RECALLS from all manufacturers 2017
People are being warned of a major nationwide recall involving six batches of NovoPen Echo insulin cartridge holders.
Authorities believe there is a risk that the insulin cartridge holders may crack or break if exposed to chemicals in certain cleaning agents.
“Using a cracked or broken insulin cartridge holder could result in the device delivering a smaller dose of insulin than expected, which can lead to serious health consequences including hyperglycaemia (high blood sugar),” a recall notice by the Therapeutic Goods Administration reads.
The affected batches include:
NovoPen Echo insulin cartridge holders are used for insulin treatment by people with diabetes.
Novo Nordisk says that if people clean the pens as described in the User Guide, there is no reason that cracking of the cartridge holder will occur.
“Please note that there are no reported problems with the insulin being administered by these devices and that cracking and breaking should not occur if the device is cleaned in accordance with the instructions in the User Guide.”
If you or someone you provide care for uses NovoPen Echo insulin cartridge holders, check the batch numbers on any devices you have to see if they are affected by the recall.
If you have a device from an affected batch, you can register your details at Novo Nordisk Australia(link is external) or Important safety information regarding NovoPen® Echo® and NovoPen® 5(link is external) to arrange to receive a replacement NovoPen Echo insulin cartridge holder for each of your affected devices.
People are being warned of a major nationwide recall involving six batches of NovoPen Echo insulin cartridge holders.
Authorities believe there is a risk that the insulin cartridge holders may crack or break if exposed to chemicals in certain cleaning agents.
“Using a cracked or broken insulin cartridge holder could result in the device delivering a smaller dose of insulin than expected, which can lead to serious health consequences including hyperglycaemia (high blood sugar),” a recall notice by the Therapeutic Goods Administration reads.
The affected batches include:
NovoPen Echo insulin cartridge holders are used for insulin treatment by people with diabetes.
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At least five cases of gastro have been linked to Moo View Dairy's unpasteurised cow's milk, SA Health has warned.
Under South Australianlawit is illegal to sell raw cow's milk.
SA Health said the Willunga Hill company's milk must be recalled.
The company's farmers, Mark and Helen Tyler, were fined more than $17,000 last year by a magistrate for selling unpasteurised milk contrary to the Food Act by setting up a share program in their dairy cows on their farm south of Adelaide.
Mr Tyler today defended his company's raw milk product, saying they had only tried to "operate within the law".
"I don't believe that we've contravened the law," Mr Tyler said.
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Popular Dusk Ethanol Burners recalled over fears of ‘serious burn injuries’
A variety of MoodFlame Ethanol Burners sold at Dusk stores nationwide have been recalled over fears they may cause serious burn injuries.
A recall notice posted on The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission website says the decorative alcohol fuelled device products “do not meet the new standard as units are of insufficient weight and size”.
“If, for example, a user attempts to refuel the MoodFlame product while it is still burning or hot or knocks over the MoodFlame product, the MoodFlame product may cause burns to users or property surrounding the product,” the notice reads.
PHOTO: productsafety.gov.au
The recalled products were sold at Dusk stores around Australia from December 2010 to December 2016.
People who have purchased any of the MoodFlame products have been urged to stop using them immediately and to return them to their nearest Dusk store for a full refund.
The Therapeutic Goods Company have sent out the alert when Pfizer Australia Pty Ltd noticed Lignocaine ampoules inside a box of Heparin injections.
This is in the UK, but so many of us go over there for holidays I thought it worth creating a new Thread for our wellbeing.