December

• Unauthorized health products manufactured by Wild Vineyard may pose health risks [2007-12-28]
• Use of Unlicensed Pap-Ion Magnetic Inductor May Pose Health Risk [2007-12-28]
• New warnings regarding ALERTEC (modafinil) and serious rash, allergic reactions, and mental problems - Shire Canada Inc.
  • For Health Professionals [2007-12-21]
  • For the Public [2007-12-21]
• Three Lots of Measles, Mumps and Rubella Vaccine Suspended from Use [2007-12-12]
• It's Your Health - Breast Implants [2007-12-10]
• Health Canada reminds Canadians of precautions during cold and flu season [2007-12-04]

November

• Foreign Product Alert - Axcil and Desirin [2007-11-28]
• Foreign Product Alert - Steripaste Medicated Paste Bandage, batch numbers: 07085930 / 07085932 / 07085673 [2007-11-15]
• Foreign Product Alert - Royal Medic No.1 Chinese Caterpillar Fungus (lot numbers RM 630021, RM 630023 and RM 6300026) [2007-11-15]
• New restrictions on the use of rosiglitazone products due to cardiac safety concerns (Avandia, Avandamet, Avandaryl) - GlaxoSmithKline Inc
  • For Health Professionals [2007-11-06]
  • For the Public [2007-11-06]
• Urgent Medical Device Information on Medtronic Sprint Fidelis Lead Recall and Patient Management Recommendations - Medtronic of Canada Ltd. [2007-11-05]
  • For Health Professionals [2007-10-25]
  • For the Public [2007-10-25]
• Manufacturer temporarily suspends marketing of Trasylol in Canada [2007-11-05]

October

• Important Safety Information on Abbott Diabetes Care Precision Xtra - Abbott Diabetes Care
  • For Health Professionals [2007-10-29]
  • For the Public [2007-10-29]
• Foreign Product Alert - Red Yeast Rice, Red Yeast Rice/Policosonal Complex and Cholestrix [2007-10-25]
• Foreign Product Alert - Xie Gan Wan [2007-10-25]
• Recommendations for the Appropriate Use of Cough and Cold Products in Children [2007-10-11]
• Update on recall of COMPLETE All-in-One Contact Lens Care Solution [2007-10-05]
• Withdrawal of Market Authorization for Prexige (lumiracoxib) - Novartis Pharmaceuticals Canada Inc.
  • For Health Professionals [2007-10-05]
  • For the Public [2007-10-05]
• Calabash Chalk May Pose Health Risk for Pregnant and Breastfeeding Women [2007-10-02]
• Foreign Product Alert - Gu Ci Dan and Xu Log Bou [2007-10-02]
• Foreign Product Alert - Zhen Feng Da Brand Xi Tong Wan (lot# 060908) and Wellring Brand Yin Qiao Jie Du (lot# 51005) [2007-10-02]
• Foreign Product Alert - Asam Urat Flu Tulang, PJ Dewandaru [2007-10-01]
• Foreign Product Alert - Khun-Phra [2007-10-01]

September

• Information Update - Vitamin D and Health [2007-09-24]
• Foreign Product Alert - Top Gun for Men Herbal Extracts [2007-09-24]
• Foreign Product Alert - Oyster Plus [2007-09-24]
• Foreign Product Alert - Deguozhanjiang [2007-09-24]
• Foreign Product Alert - Chongcaoliubian Jiaonang and Santi Scalper Penis Erection Capsule [2007-09-24]
• Foreign Product Alert - Satis 60 Hours Ever Lasting Formula [2007-09-17]
• Foreign Product Alert - Qiangli Zhuanggutongbiling [2007-09-17]
• Foreign Product Alert - Heng Tong Jiangtangning Jiaonang [2007-09-17]
• Foreign Product Alert - Endopile Capsules [2007-09-17]
• Foreign Product Alert - BuXie PaiDu XiaoDou Su [2007-09-17]
• Foreign Product Alert - True Man and Energy Max [2007-09-17]
• Foreign Product Alert - Jacaranda, Queenmer Fat Loss, Li Da Dai Dai Hua Jiao Nang, J-minus and Jelimel Slimming Capsules [2007-09-17]
• Foreign Product Alert - Junyu Jiaonanyihao [2007-09-17]
• Important Safety Information on VIRACEPT (nelfinavir mesylate) - Pfizer Canada Inc.
  • For Health Professionals [2007-09-10]
  • For the Public [2007-09-10]
• Unauthorized Colloidal Silver Water Product May Pose Health Risk [2007-09-10]
• Important Safety Information on KETEK (telithromycin) - sanofi-aventis Canada Inc.
  • For Health Professionals [2007-09-05]
  • For the Public [2007-09-05]

August

• Neem Active Toothpaste with Calcium found to pose additional health risks [2007-08-24]
• Recall of Metaboslim capsules due to potential health risks [2007-08-20]
• Foreign Product Alert - Excite for women and Ultimates for men [2007-08-2]
• New safety information regarding Prexige (Lumiracoxib) [2007-08-16]
• Cease Sale of Permax (pergolide mesylate) in Canada as of August 30, 2007 - Eli Lilly Canada Inc.
  • For Health Professionals [2007-08-16]
  • For the Public [2007-08-16]
• Health Canada reminds consumers about the risks of buying drugs online [2007-08-15]
• Important Safety Information on RITUXAN (rituximab) - Hoffmann-La Roche Limited
  • For Health Professionals [2007-08-13]
  • For the Public [2007-08-13]
• Important Safety Information on Medtronic MiniMed Paradigm Insulin Infusion Pump - Medtronic of Canada Ltd.
  • For Health Professionals [2007-08-13]
  • For the public [2007-08-13]
• Health Canada reviewing new safety information on cardiac events in patients taking Losec (omeprazole) or Nexium (esomeprazole) [2007-08-09]
• Reminder to use lancing devices for blood sampling as directed [2007-08-02]

July

• Unauthorized Smoking Cessation Product Resolve May Pose Health Risk [2007-07-31]
• Neem Active Toothpaste with Calcium in Canada found to contain diethylene glycol [2007-07-27]
• Health Canada advises consumers not to use Liviro3 dietary supplement due to potential health risks [2007-07-23]
• Health Canada warns consumers not to use Zencore Tabs due to potential health risks [2007-07-23]
• Sleep supplement found to contain habit-forming drug [2007-07-18]
• Foreign Product Alert - Kui Hua Chut Lee San Bird's Nest & Pearl - Batch #WA00030 [2007-07-17]
• Foreign Product Alert - Dai Dai Hua Jiao Nang, Darling Capsules, Dali Capsules, Spanish Fly Capsules, an unnamed product [2007-07-17]
• Foreign Product Alert - Jie Jie Pills and Chuan Xiong Cha Tiao Wan [2007-07-17]
• Health Canada warns consumers not to use the dietary supplement MdMt due to potentially serious health risks [2007-07-09]
• Update on counterfeit toothpaste [2007-07-09]
• Additional serious harmful bacteria potentially found in counterfeit toothpaste [2007-07-06]
• Health Canada updates list of toothpastes from China found to contain diethylene glycol [2007-07-05]
• Chinese toothpaste in Canada found to contain diethylene glycol [2007-07-03]
• Counterfeit toothpaste falsely labelled as Colgate found to contain harmful bacteria [2007-07-03]

June

• Health Canada Endorsed Important Safety Information on Sensipar (cinacalcet hydrochloride) - Amgen Canada Inc.
  • For Health Professionals [2007-06-27]
  • For the Public [2007-06-27]
• Health Canada Warns Consumers Not to Use Encore Tabs for Men Due to Potential Health Risks [2007-06-25]
• Health Canada's investigation into toothpaste containing diethylene glycol (DEG) [2007-06-25]
• Vitamin D and Health [2007-06-15]
• Sleep Supplements Found to Contain Habit-forming Drug [2007-06-14]
• Voluntary recall of FRAXIPARINE graduated syringes, 0.6 mL and FRAXIPARINE FORTE graduated syringes, 0.8 mL - GlaxoSmithKline Inc.
  • For Health Professionals [2007-06-08]
  • For the Public
    • Health Canada Advisory [2007-06-08]
• Association of AVASTIN (bevacizumab) with tracheo-esophageal fistula - Hoffman-La Roche Ltd.
  • For Health Professionals [2007-06-12]
  • For the Public [2007-06-12]
• Cardiac safety of Avandia (rosiglitazone maleate) - GlaxoSmithKline Inc.
  • For Health Professionals [2007-06-01]
  • For the Public [2007-05-30]

May

• Urgent: Medical Device Recall - Models Affected: S8 Compact, S8 Escape, S8 Elite and S8 AutoSet Vantage - ResMed Corp
  • For the Public [2007-05-31]
• Foreign Product Alert - Power 58 Extra, Platinum Power 58 Extra, Enhanix New Extra Men's Formula, Valentino, King Power Oral Solution, and Stretch Up [2007-05-31]
• Recall of COMPLETE All-In-One Contact Lens Care Solution [2007-05-31]
• Foreign Product Alert - HS Joy of Love [2007-05-30]
• Important safety information concerning OneTouch Ultra Test Strips - LifeScan Canada Ltd.
  • For Health Professionals [2007-05-23]
  • For the Public [2007-05-23]
• Voluntary Type 1 Recall of Depakene (valproic acid) 500-mg Enteric-Coated Capsules in Canada - Abbott Laboratories, Limited [2007-05-18]
  • For Health Professionals (2007-05-16)
  • For the Public
    • Public Communication
    • Health Canada Warning (2007-05-14)
• Foreign Product Alert - Xiaokeshuping Jiangtangning Jiaonang [2007-05-16]
• Important Safety Information on Iressa (gefitinib) - AstraZeneca Canada Inc.
  • For the Public [2007-05-14]
• Association between Long-Term Treatment with Actos (pioglitazone hydrochloride) Tablets for Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus and Fractures in Women - Eli Lilly Canada Inc.
  • For Health Professionals [2007-05-07]
  • For the Public [2007-05-07]
• Foreign Product Alert - Urat Madu [2007-05-04]

April

• Foreign Product Alert - FiberChoice plus Multivitamins [2007-04-24]
• Important safety information and new prescribing information for the erythropoiesis-stimulating agents (ESAs), Aranesp (darbepoietin alfa) and Eprex (epoetin alfa) - Amgen Canada and Janssen-Ortho, Inc.
  • For Health Professionals [2007-04-20]
  • For the Public [2007-04-20]
• Herbal sleep supplement found to contain habit-forming drug [2007-04-18]
• Foreign Product Alert - Lexscl Fat Rapid Loss [2007-04-16]
• Foreign Product Alert - V.MAX, Rhino Max (Rhino V Max) [2007-04-16]
• Foreign Product Alert - Lanmei Keili Ji [2007-04-16]
• Health Canada - It's Your Health - The Safe Use of Health Products for Weight Loss [2007-04-13]
• Urgent Medical Device Safety Information and Corrective Action - DDU-100 Series Automatic External Defibrillators - Defibtech, LLC
  • For Health Professionals [2007-04-12]
  • For the Public [2007-04-12]
• Certain lots of Salivart Oral Moisturizer contaminated with mould or yeast [2007-04-04]
• Voluntary suspension of sales of Zelnorm due to cardiovascular ischemic events - Novartis Pharmaceuticals Canada Inc.
  • For Health Professionals [2007-04-02]
  • For the Public [2007-04-02]
• Health Canada reviewing link between Parkinson's drug Permax and heart valve conditions [2007-04-02]

March

• Association of Trasylol (aprotinin) with hypersensitivity reactions and renal dysfunction - Bayer Inc.
  • Notice to Hospitals [2007-03-30]
  • For the Public [2007-03-30]
• Health Canada warns Canadians not to use the sexual enhancer Vigorect Oral Gel Shooter due to potential health risks [2007-03-29]
• Changes to Canadian labelling of Tamiflu [2007-03-27]
• Health Canada warns Canadians not to use the sexual enhancer XOX For Men, due to potential health risks [2007-03-26]
• Association of acute renal failure (severe kidney problems) and reports of cytopenias (low blood cell counts) with Exjade (deferasirox) - Novartis Pharmaceuticals Canada Inc.
  • For Health Professionals [2007-03-19]
  • For the Public [2007-03-19]
• Health Canada advises consumers not to use MIAOZI Slimming Capsules due to potential health risks [2007-03-14]
• Association of Omniscan (Gadodiamide) and Nephrogenic Systemic Fibrosis/Nephrogenic Fibrosing Dermopathy (NSF/NFD) - GE Healthcare Canada
  • For Health Professionals [2007-03-13]
  • For the Public [2007-03-13]
• ssociation of gadolinium-containing contrast agents and Nephrogenic Systemic Fibrosis /Nephrogenic Fibrosing Dermopathy (NSF/NFD)
  • Notice to Hospitals [2007-03-13]
  • For the Public [2007-03-13]
• Health Canada warns consumers not to use certain lots of ReNu MultiPlus contact lens solution due to potential health risk [2007-03-13]
• Important information concerning unpredictable events in medical equipment due to Daylight Savings Time change
  • For Health Professionals [2007-03-07]
  • For the Public
    
    • Health Canada Information Update [2007-03-07]
    • United States Advice for Patients [2007-03-07]
• Association of Confirm Clearly Smart Pregnancy Test and Refills with false-positive results - Durex Canada, Division of SSL Canada Inc.
  • For the Public [2007-03-06]

February

• Reports of adverse reactions in patients with serious mental health conditions suspected in association with use of prescription medications and EMPowerPlus [2007-02-28]
• Important safety information on rosiglitazone-containing products: Avandia, Avandamet and Avandaryl - GlaxoSmithKline Inc. (GSK)
  • For Health Professionals [2007-02-28]
  • For the Public [2007-02-28]
• Health Canada advises consumers not to use herbal sleep supplement Sleepees which contains a habit-forming drug
  Date: 2007-02-23
• Information Regarding Baraclude (entecavir) - Bristol-Myers Squibb Canada
  • For Health Professionals [2007-02-21]
  • For the Public [2007-02-21]
• Important Safety information concerning the recall of Fisher & Paykel Healthcare Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) Masks and Connectors - Fisher & Paykel Healthcare
  • For the Public [2007-02-12]
• Foreign Product Alert - Power 58; Platinum Power 58; Ehanix; Jolex; Onyo; Deguozonghengtianxia [2007-02-01]

January

• Foreign Product Alert - Kang Da [2007-01-10]
• Foreign Product Alert - Qing Zhi [2007-01-10]