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Recall Notice: Freedom Healthcare Quad Walkers

Freedom Healthcare is recalling two batches of two different models of Freedom Healthcare Quad Walkers. Freedom Healthcare Quad Walkers are walking aids. The affected model numbers are BRO209 (pictured) and BRO199. The walkers that are being recalled were produced in June and October 2016 and have the batch number FHFHCBR13 or FHFHCBR15. There have been

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Safety Notice: Body Con Plus capsules

Body Con Plus capsules pose a serious risk to your health and should not be taken. The Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) has tested a product labelled Body Con Plus capsules and found that: the capsules contain the undeclared substances sibutramine and phenolphthalein. consumers are advised that sibutramine is a prescription-only medicine (which was the active ingredient

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Safety Notice: 7-Day Slim Extreme capsules

7-Day Slim Extreme capsules pose a serious risk to your health and should not be taken. The Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) has tested a product labelled 7-Day Slim Extreme capsules and found that: the capsules contain the undeclared substance sibutramine. consumers are advised that sibutramine is a prescription-only medicine (which was the active ingredient in

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SAFETY ALERT: Platinum ICDs and CRT-Ds

Consumers and health professionals are advised that LivaNova, in consultation with the TGA, has issued a hazard alert regarding certain models of Platinum Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillators (ICDs) and Cardiac Resynchronisation Therapy Defibrillators (CRT-Ds). LivaNova is also recalling unused stock of these devices. ICDs are implantable medical devices that deliver electrical impulses to treat abnormal

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