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publicNPRA (Malaysia) · Malaysia · Updated Aug 16, 2026

Cancellation of Registered Complementary & Alternative Product

Urgency: High

Sellers and distributors are mandated to cease the sale and distribution of the affected products immediately and comply with penalties for non-compliance, which may include fines up to RM50,000 or imprisonment.

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publicNPRA · Malaysia · Updated Aug 16, 2026

Cancellation of Notified Cosmetic Products in Malaysia

Urgency: High

Sellers must stop the sale and distribution of the canceled products immediately and monitor for compliance with NPRA regulations to avoid legal penalties.

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publicSwissmedic · Switzerland · Updated Jun 5, 2026

Urgent Field Safety Notice (RECALL) - One-Piece Guedel Airways

Urgency: High

Identify and quarantine affected products. Return or destroy as instructed. Complete the reply form.

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publicHealth Canada · Canada · Updated Jun 5, 2026

Cosyland Kids Kitchen Step Stools recalled due to fall and entrapment hazards (Model CS0003)

Urgency: High

Immediately stop using the recalled stools, store away from children, and contact Wan Yi (866-677-3889 / customerservice-ca@cosyland.com) to request free repair parts (protective nets, stabilizing feet, instructions).

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publicHealth Canada · Canada · Updated Jun 4, 2026

ARTIS Icono Ceiling, Floor and Biplane Systems Recall

Urgency: High

Identify and quarantine affected ARTIS Icono systems in inventory; contact manufacturer for update guidance.

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publicHealth Canada · Canada · Updated Jun 4, 2026

Wyze Solar Cam Pan Recalled Due to Burn and Fire Hazards

Urgency: High

Immediately stop use; visit Wyze Labs website for refund process. Report incidents to Health Canada.

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publicTherapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) · Australia · Updated Jun 4, 2026

Recall: Nature's Own Glucosamine Sulfate with Chondroitin and Magnesium Glycinate 1150mg

Urgency: High

Stop using affected batches; return to place of purchase for full refund.

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publicTGA · Australia · Updated Jun 3, 2026

Nature's Own Glucosamine Sulfate with Chondroitin and Nature's Own Magnesium Glycinate 1150mg Recall by Sanofi Consumer Healthcare

Urgency: High

Return recalled products to place of purchase for refund or contact Customer Care for return arrangements.

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publicHealth Canada · Canada · Updated Jun 3, 2026

Dexcom G7 Sensor Lot Recall – Unauthorized Distribution of Non-Conforming Lots in Canada

Urgency: High

Identify and quarantine products from lots 1725204004 and 1725069002; contact patients who received sensors from these lots; report adverse events if any.

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publicHealth Canada · Canada · Updated Jun 1, 2026

Omnipod Insulin Management System Recall in Canada

Urgency: High

Identify affected lots and implement recall procedures as per Health Canada guidelines.

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publicFood and Drug Administration (FDA) · USA · Updated May 29, 2026

Covidien MonaTherm General Purpose Temperature Probe Recall (Class 2)

Urgency: High

Immediately quarantine and return unused MonaTherm probes from affected lots; review patient records for potential exposure and adverse events.

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publicFda · United States · Updated May 24, 2026

FDA GLP-1 RA suicidality update: preliminary review finds no causal link

Urgency: High

1) Verify your internal signal assessment narrative for GLP-1 RAs reflects FDA’s statement that the preliminary evaluation does not suggest a causal link; 2) Check whether any company-facing statements, FAQs, or labeling change proposals referencing suicidality need to be updated for consistency with FDA’s current public position; 3) Log the FDA update in regulatory intelligence tracking and maintain monitoring for further FDA conclusions or requests (including the linked 13 Jan 2026 communication).

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publicANSM (France) · France · Updated Sep 7, 2026Translated From French

Recall of Gore Viabahn Endoprosthesis with Bioactive Heparin Coating

Urgency: High

Health establishments receiving affected devices must be notified, and protocols established to ensure compliance with the recall.

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publicANSM (France) · France · Updated Sep 7, 2026Translated From French

Atellica CH Revised C-Reactive Protein (RCRP) Safety Information - Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics

Urgency: High

Laboratories must implement the safety measures as indicated by the action registration number R2625739, effective from the notice date of September 7, 2026.

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publicANSM (France) · France · Updated Sep 7, 2026Translated From French

Recall of StrykeFlow PS Irrigation/Suction Devices and AHTO Tubing – Stryker

Urgency: High

Clinics and healthcare facilities are required to verify their inventory immediately and isolate any affected units to prevent accidental use.

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publicANSM (France) · France · Updated Sep 7, 2026Translated From French

Urgent Withdrawal of Reusable da Vinci S and Si Instruments Due to Cable Degradation

Urgency: High

Healthcare facilities must isolate the affected instruments and notify Intuitive Surgical for returns while preparing for potential delays in surgical procedures due to instrument replacements.

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publicANSM (France) · France · Updated Sep 7, 2026Translated From French

Urgent Safety Notification - da Vinci X and Xi Instruments - Intuitive Surgical

Urgency: High

Healthcare providers using da Vinci X and Xi instruments must report any incidents associated with cable degradation and follow updated guidelines for the safe use of these instruments.

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publicANSM (France) · France · Updated Sep 7, 2026Translated From French

ANSM (France) - Safety information feed: Trocart à ballonnet structurel Auto Suture et trocart à pointe émoussée Auto Suture de Covidien – Medtronic sur le site de l'Agence nationale de sécurité du médicamentet des produits de santé Information

Urgency: High

Health professionals must ensure adherence to the manufacturer’s instructions when using the affected devices, including appropriate trocar size selection and avoiding excessive force.

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publicTGA · Australia · Updated Sep 7, 2026

Deep Heat Extra Strength 100g Cream

Urgency: High

Regulatory Intelligence teams must initiate checks to monitor compliance and management of this recall, ensuring affected lots are removed from distribution.

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publicEuropean Medicines Agency (EMA) · European Union · Updated Sep 4, 2026

New EU supply chain to end Visudyne shortage

Urgency: High

Monitor the supply chain developments and prepare to adjust inventory management practices as the end of the shortage approaches.

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publicEuropean Medicines Agency (EMA) · European Union · Updated Sep 4, 2026Translated From French

Parenteral iron-containing medicinal products - referral

Urgency: High

Monitor for changes in labeling requirements and risk management strategies as a result of the ongoing review by PRAC.

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publicEuropean Medicines Agency (EMA) · European Union · Updated Sep 4, 2026Translated From French

PRAC 3 September 2026: Starts safety review of injectable iron-containing medicines Image credit: © tadamichi | stock.adobe.com Meeting highlights from the Pharmacovigilance Risk Assessment Committee (PRAC) 31 August - 3 September 2026 4 September 20

Urgency: High

Signal management teams need to prepare for potential updates in labeling, usage guidelines, and monitoring requirements for injectable iron-containing medicines.

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publicEuropean Medicines Agency (EMA) · European Union · Updated Sep 4, 2026

Targeted Signal Management (TSM) for Phenobarbital in Cats and Dogs

Urgency: High

MAHs of products containing phenobarbital must monitor new cases of AHS and submit yearly updates to IRIS. The annual statement submission deadline is set for the end of November each year.

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publicUK Health Security Agency · UK · Updated Sep 3, 2026

Invasive mosquito species detected in east London

Urgency: High

UKHSA has implemented control measures to destroy larvae and is monitoring the area closely for further mosquito activity.

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publicFDA · USA · Updated Sep 4, 2026

ZUBB Dietary Supplement may be harmful due to hidden ingredient

Urgency: High

Healthcare professionals and consumers are directed to report any adverse events related to the use of ZUBB Dietary Supplement to the FDA's MedWatch Program.

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publicMHRA · UK · Updated Sep 3, 2026Translated From French

Field Safety Notices: 24 to 28 August 2026

Urgency: High

Healthcare professionals must act on the issued FSNs as outlined by MHRA, ensuring compliance to address any safety concerns associated with the listed medical devices.

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publicANSM (France) · France · Updated Sep 4, 2026Translated From French

ANSM (France) - Safety information feed: Circuit de ventilation patient – VentStar Resus Neo et VentStar Resuscitaire – Dräger sur le site de l'Agence nationale de sécurité du médicamentet des produits de santé Information de sécurité - Circuit

Urgency: High

Users of affected products must conduct thorough visual inspections of the VentStar circuits prior to use and will receive free replacements for any affected circuits.

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publicANSM (France) · France · Updated Sep 4, 2026Translated From Another Language

ANSM (France) - Safety information feed: Appareil de radiologie interventionnelle - RX – Intuis – Philips Medical Systems Nederland BV sur le site de l'Agence nationale de sécurité du médicamentet des produits de santé Information de sécurité -

Urgency: High

Philips is implementing a corrective safety action, and users must respond within 30 days to the included response form to address this safety concern. The modified cable expected to rectify the issue will be available by January 2027.

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publicANSM (France) · France · Updated Sep 3, 2026Translated From French

Eyefill C Viscoelastic Product Recall - Bausch & Lomb

Urgency: High

Healthcare establishments must quarantine the affected Eyefill C lots, refrain from using them, and monitor patients who received the device.

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publicANSM (France) · France · Updated Sep 3, 2026Translated From French

Carestation 850 and 850c Anesthesia Systems Safety Notification

Urgency: High

Users must ensure systems remain connected to power, conduct proper startup procedures, perform preoperative checks, and have emergency ventilation plans in place. Acknowledgment of receipt of the safety notice is required within 30 days.

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publicANSM (France) · France · Updated Sep 3, 2026Translated From French

MAS Omni Immune Pro Reagent – Microgenics Corporation, Thermo Fisher Scientific

Urgency: High

Users are required to monitor inventory for affected lots and comply with instructions for potential disposal according to updated guidance from Microgenics Corporation.

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publicANSM (France) · France · Updated Sep 3, 2026Translated From French

ANSM (France) - Safety information feed: Fauteuil roulant électrique – Système d’assistance électrique e-Motion M25 – Alber GmbH sur le site de l'Agence nationale de sécurité du médicamentet des produits de santé Information de sécurité - Fauteu

Urgency: High

Users must perform a software update to disable remote control and speed regulation for e-motion systems before January 1, 2021, using the Mobility application (version V01.004). For newer models, users need to safely store QR code labels after pairing.

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publicANSM (France) · France · Updated Sep 3, 2026Translated From French

Philips MRI Systems with Software Versions R5 and R11 Safety Notification

Urgency: High

Healthcare facilities are advised to adhere to standard acquisition protocols or modify parameters as recommended, with a requirement to respond to Philips within 30 days of notification.

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publicANSM (France) · France · Updated Sep 3, 2026Translated From French

Ventilateur Newport HT70 et Newport HT70 Plus – Medtronic France SAS

Urgency: High

Healthcare facilities using the affected Newport HT70 and HT70 Plus ventilators need to cease their use and evaluate the risk for their patients, following established protocols for device monitoring and replacement.

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publicFDA · USA · Updated Sep 3, 2026

Spinal Cord Stimulator Recall: Boston Scientific Removes Infinion CX Lead

Urgency: High

All customers handling Infinion CX Leads must stop using these devices, segregate them, and return them to Boston Scientific as per the recall protocol communicated on June 17, 2026.

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publicFDA · USA · Updated Sep 3, 2026

Early Alert: Breathing Circuit Issue from Draeger

Urgency: High

Users must carefully inspect the VentStar Resus Neo hoses for damages as per the product's Instructions for Use (IFU) and discard any hoses showing signs of cracks or detachments before use.

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publicFDA · USA · Updated Sep 2, 2026

Catheter Recall Expansion: Medline Industries Removes Reprocessed Electrophysiology and Ultrasound Catheters

Urgency: High

Immediate quarantine and destruction of all affected lots are mandated. Affected inventory must be checked, and customers must be notified if products have been resold or transferred.

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publicFDA · USA · Updated Sep 2, 2026

MAXMAN Coffee may be harmful due to hidden drug ingredients

Urgency: High

Enhanced monitoring for products with hidden drug ingredients is required, leading to increased need for rapid reporting and investigation of adverse events associated with similar products.

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publicMHRA · UK · Updated Sep 2, 2026

Filters should be used during the administration of Parenteral Nutrition for patients in all care settings DSI/2026/011

Urgency: High

Update local protocols to ensure parenteral nutrition is administered with filters in compliance with the new requirements.

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publicMHRA · UK · Updated Sep 1, 2026

MHRA Suspends Use of Avacopan Vifor to New Patients

Urgency: High

Healthcare professionals should not initiate treatment with Avacopan Vifor for new patients and must review existing patients' treatment plans to ensure safe transitions to alternative therapies.

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publicANSM (France) · France · Updated Aug 31, 2026Translated From French

Online Peptides: Do Not Use, They Can Be Dangerous

Urgency: High

Increased vigilance and reporting obligations on illegal peptide products, with an emphasis on monitoring and managing safety signals pertaining to these substances.

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publicFDA · USA · Updated Sep 1, 2026

Breathing Circuit Recall: Medline Removes Neonatal and Infant Heated Wire Breathing Circuits

Urgency: High

Healthcare providers and distributors must immediately identify and quarantine affected products before destroying them after completing the recall actions. Compliance with FDA recall procedures is mandatory.

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publicANSM (France) · France · Updated Aug 31, 2026Translated From French

Withdrawal of FastPen 40mg Product by AZRL LTD

Urgency: High

AZRL LTD must proceed with the recall of FastPen 40mg from all locations and suspend marketing activities until compliance is verified.

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publicANSM (France) · France · Updated Aug 31, 2026Translated From French

ANSM (France) - Safety information feed: Ventilateur d'anesthésie – Systèmes d’anesthésie Aisys et AisysCS2 – GE Healthcare / Datex-Ohmeda sur le site de l'Agence nationale de sécurité du médicamentet des produits de santé Information de sé

Urgency: High

Healthcare facilities must complete preoperative checks, manage emergency O2 flow during usage, and return the response form to GE Healthcare within a maximum of 30 days.

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publicANSM (France) · France · Updated Aug 31, 2026Translated From French

Beckman Coulter Iris iQ200 and DxU 840m/850m Analyzers Safety Notification

Urgency: High

All users of the affected analyzers are required to reply to the notification letter within 10 days and implement increased monitoring of device performance to prevent liquid leaks.

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publicANSM (France) · France · Updated Aug 31, 2026Translated From French

ANSM (France) - Safety information feed: Mycologie – Réactif Yeastone Broth, 11ML – Thermo Fisher Scientific sur le site de l'Agence nationale de sécurité du médicamentet des produits de santé Information de sécurité - Mycologie – Réactif Yeasto

Urgency: High

Laboratories must immediately quarantine and return the affected product, and communicate with patients to manage their follow-up testing appropriately.

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publicMHRA · UK · Updated Aug 28, 2026

Record Ketamine Seizures Indicate Safety Concerns

Urgency: High

Monitor and evaluate the drug misuse trends and health impacts associated with ketamine, focusing on the increase in seizures as part of public health and law enforcement strategies.

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publicFDA · USA · Updated Aug 28, 2026

Early Alert: IV Start Kit Issue from Avid Medical

Urgency: High

Customers are required to quarantine affected kits, complete response forms, and destroy the kits. Notification must also be sent to distributors who should inform their customers of these updated actions.

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publicFDA · USA · Updated Aug 28, 2026

Early Alert: Angiographic Catheter Issue from Boston Scientific

Urgency: High

Health care professionals must complete and return the enclosed Reply Verification Tracking Form (RVTF) indicating the quantities of affected units to return, and monitor patients following the standard of care while discontinuing the use of these catheters.

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publicUK Health Security Agency · UK · Updated Aug 27, 2026

UK Salmonella Outbreak Linked to Imported Eggs

Urgency: High

Implement enhanced surveillance and tracking of Salmonella cases linked to imported eggs, potentially increasing ICSR submissions related to these infections.

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publicFDA · USA · Updated Aug 27, 2026

FDA Prohibits Use of Dietary Supplement Grade Glutathione in Injectables

Urgency: High

Compounding pharmacies must verify that all components used in injectable drugs are suitable for their intended use and discontinue the use of any glutathione labeled for dietary supplement purposes, particularly if sourced from Medisca.

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publicFDA · USA · Updated Aug 27, 2026

Early Alert: Esophageal pH Monitoring Capsule Delivery Device Issue from Medtronic and Given Imaging

Urgency: High

Customers must immediately identify and quarantine all unused affected devices (Bravo CF capsule delivery devices, product numbers FGS-0635 and FGS-0636) and return them to Medtronic for replacement.

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publicTGA · Australia · Updated Aug 25, 2026

CAROTONE skin-brightening products found to contain undeclared prescription-only medicine

Urgency: High

Health professionals and stakeholders should review the safety signals linked to CAROTONE products in their signal management processes.

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publicMHRA · UK · Updated Aug 26, 2026

Increased risk of wear and corrosion identified with certain cobalt chrome modular neck hip replacements

Urgency: High

Healthcare providers must implement a follow-up process for patients with identified cobalt-chrome modular neck components, monitoring for new or unexpected symptoms including pain, stiffness, or instability.

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publicFDA · USA · Updated Aug 26, 2026

Early Alert: Heart Pump Controller Purge Cassette Issue from Abiomed

Urgency: High

Affected healthcare facilities should remove all Automated Impella Controllers from use and stock, ensure annual preventive maintenance is followed, and report any adverse reactions to Abiomed or MedWatch.

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publicMHRA · UK · Updated Aug 25, 2026

APHA Strengthens Bluetongue Disease Response

Urgency: High

Submit bluetongue samples to APHA with forms attached securely on the outside of the parcel to facilitate rapid booking into their digital sample handling system.

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publicFDA · USA · Updated Aug 25, 2026

Pain and Arthritis Products Containing Hidden Ingredients

Urgency: High

Monitor and reassess affected pain and arthritis products, ensuring compliance with safety reporting protocols for products listed with known hidden ingredients.

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publicFDA · USA · Updated Aug 25, 2026

Qu Feng Huo Lou Dan May Be Harmful Due to Hidden Ingredient

Urgency: High

Consumers should consult healthcare professionals if using this product and report any adverse effects to FDA’s MedWatch Safety Information.

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publicTGA · Australia · Updated Aug 17, 2026

Melanotan II tanning peptide products found to be inconsistently dosed

Urgency: High

Organizations must enhance signal management processes to track and report adverse events related to Melanotan II products, ensuring compliance with safety regulations.

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publicMalaysia · Updated Aug 16, 2026

Vaccine Lot Release: Notification of Non Compliance

Urgency: High

Implement an immediate review of affected vaccine lots and ensure all relevant stakeholders are informed of the compliance issues for Signal Management processes.

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publicMalaysia · Updated Aug 16, 2026

Vaccine Lot Release: Notification of Non Compliance

Urgency: High

Organizations must increase scrutiny and evaluation of vaccine safety profiles for lots identified in the notification of non-compliance.

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