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New safety information regarding Champix (varenicline tartrate) - For Health Professionals

Archived - New safety information regarding Champix (varenicline tartrate) - For the Public

Important Safety Information on Contaminated Heparin Coated Medical Devices - Notice to Hospitals

Archived - Increased risk of marked hepatic enzyme elevations in patients taking SOMAVERT (pegvisomant) in combination with a somatostatin analogue - For the Public

Increased risk of marked hepatic enzyme elevations in patients taking SOMAVERT (pegvisomant) in combination with a somatostatin analogue - For Health Professionals

Archived - New Safety Information Regarding Liver Injury and Hypersensitivity Associated with TYSABRI™ (natalizumab) - For the Public

New Safety Information Regarding Liver Injury and Hypersensitivity Associated with TYSABRI (natalizumab) - For Health Professionals

Contaminated Heparin Used in Trillium Coatings Applied to Selected Cardiopulmonary Bypass Products - Notice to Hospitals

Definity (Perflutren Injectable Suspension) - For Health Professionals

Archived – Health Canada Warns Consumers Not to Use Desire or Any Unauthorized Products Promoted to Enhance Sexual Performance

Unauthorized product

Frigidaire Canada Recalls Kenmore Wall Ovens Due to Fire and Burn Hazards

During extended broiling, gas can build in the oven cavity and escape when the oven door is opened. This poses a burn and possible fire hazard to consumers.

Association of Prezista (darunavir) with hepatotoxicity - For Health Professionals

Archived - Association of PREZISTA (darunavir) with hepatotoxicity

Archived – Health Canada Reminds Consumers That Some Ayurvedic Medicinal Products Contain High Levels of Heavy Metals

Contaminated Heparin Used in Carmeda Coatings Applied to Selected Cardiopulmonary Bypass Products - Notice to Hospitals

Archived – Health Canada Warns Consumers Not to Use Vigoureux or Any Unauthorized Products Promoted for Erectile Dysfunction

Undeclared substance

Infant Santa Outfits Recalled by Avon Products Due to Choking Hazard; Sold in Puerto Rico and U.S. Virgin Islands

The pom poms on the 2006 and 2007 outfit and the snaps on the 2007 outfit can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.

Basketball and Flower Tables Recalled by Avon Products Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard; Sold in Puerto Rico and U.S. Virgin Islands

Surface paint on the tables contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.

A.O. Smith Recalls Gas Water Heaters Due to Fire and Carbon Monoxide Hazards

The water heater's flue gas temperatures can exceed safe limits and produce excessive temperatures in the venting unit, posing a fire hazard. Also, the water heater's exhaust can leak into the surrounding room, posing a carbon monoxide hazard.

Important Safety Information on HEPARIN - Notice to Hospitals

Avon Products Recalls Plush Warming Polar Bears Due to Fire and Burn Hazards

The warming pouch inside the bear can overheat and ignite when heated in a microwave oven, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers.

Archived – Health Canada warns consumers not to use Libidus or any unauthorized products promoted for erectile dysfunction

Unauthorized product

Archived – B. Braun Recalls Contaminated Heparin Products in Canada

Contamination

New Safety Information for the anti-epileptic drug TEGRETOL (carbamazepine) - For Health Professionals