Amcal Children's Paracetamol, Elixir & Guardian Paracetamol Elixir
There is a risk of the bottle grooves breaking off when opening the bottle.
AUSTRALIAN RECALL CATEGORY
Pharmacy and medical products recalls.
227 archived Australian notices, each linked to its official Product Safety Australia source. The page updates automatically when new notices arrive.
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Amcal & Pharmacy Care Cetirizine
There is a risk of the bottle grooves breaking off when opening the bottle.
Amcal & Pharmacy Care Ibuprofen Suspension
There is a risk of the bottle grooves breaking off when opening the bottle.
Children’s paracetamol 1 to 5 years & 6 to 12 years and children’s ibuprofen for 6 months to 12 years
It has been identified that the bottle grooves that secure the lids on these products could break off during opening.
200mL children’s paracetamol syrup for 1 to 5 years & 6 to 12 years
It has been identified that the bottle grooves that secure the lids on these products could break off during opening.
Various Products
The presence of an undeclared allergen (dairy).
APO-Paracetamol 500mg Tablets
Tablets could contain small pieces of latex.
Pharmacy Care Children's Paracetamol Elixir for 1 to 5 years and Pharmacy Care Children's Paracetamol suspension for 6 to 12 years
There is a risk of the bottle grooves breaking off when opening the bottle.
Pharmacy Choice Children's Paracetamol 6 to 12 Years Concentrated & Pharmacy Choice Ibuprofen Children's Suspension
There is a risk of the bottle grooves breaking off when opening the bottle.
Terry White Chemists Ibuprofen Children's Suspension
There is a risk of the bottle grooves breaking off when opening the bottle.
Pharmacy Choice Ibuprofen Children's Suspension
There is a risk of the bottle grooves breaking off when opening the bottle.
Chemmart Ibuprofen Children's Suspension
There is a risk of the bottle grooves breaking off when opening the bottle.
Chemmart Children's Paracetamol 6 to 12 years concentrated
There is a risk of the bottle grooves breaking off when opening the bottle.
Invacare Platinum Oxygen Concentrator
Due to a potentially faulty component in some units, the compressor motor start-run capacitor may rupture.
Dostinex, Cabaser and Methoblastin
The products have been supplied in containers without child-resistant closures. Please note that there is no concern regarding the quality or safety of this medicine other than the absence of child resistant packaging.
Halcion, Ponstan and Xanax
The products have been supplied in containers without child-resistant closures. Please note that there is no concern regarding the quality or safety of this medicine other than the absence of child resistant packaging.
2014 Hot Water Bottles
When misused the hot water bottle may split causing burns.
SKYLA Electric Hot Pack
Bladder may rupture and cause scalding.
Neck Cushion and Cover
The zip on the product does not have a child-resistant slide fastener, and the product does not have the required warning label.
Hot Water Bottles
The hot water bottles do not have the required safety warning permanently marked on them as per Trade Practices (Consumer Product Safety Standard) (Hot Water Bottles) Regulation 2008.
Accu-Chek Spirit Combo Insulin Pump
In a small percentage of Accu-Chek Spirit Combo insulin pumps, a faulty component in the vibration alarm may generate an error message ('E7: ELECTRONIC ERROR') and an audible signal at pump start up. If this occurs, it will prevent the pump from operating.
Accu-Chek Mobile Blood Glucose Meter
It has been identified that a small number of Accu-Chek Mobile blood glucose meters have given incorrect high blood glucose readings as a result of the user not following the device instructions. Improper handling can include using the meter with unclean hands, pressing the finger too hard and too long on the test field or smearing the blood while performing a test.
Dexaprine XR Green Apple Supplement Powder
The recall is due to the presence of prescription only medications, including oxedrine and high levels of caffeine.
Accu-Chek Mobile
It has been identified that the antibiotic ceftriaxone can interfere with the way the measurement is made and may lead to incorrectly low blood glucose readings. Ceftriaxone is a broad-spectrum antibiotic used to treat a wide variety of common infections.
Bayer Canesten Clotrimazole Thrush Treatment 6 Day Cream 35g AUST R 18699
The plastic applicator used in the affected batches may have a production problem resulting in extruding plastic at the opening or visible signs of black marks or spots.
Chrysotile Healing Crystals
Recent testing has detected the presence of chrysotile asbestos (white asbestos) in the crystals. The importation of asbestos or goods containing asbestos into Australia is restricted under the Customs (Prohibited Imports) Regulations 1956 (Customs Prohibited Import Regulations).
Children's Panadol 1-5 Years Suspension
The higher levels of paracetamol in the two affected batches may result in doses that are over the recommended and labelled doses but not to the extent that they pose risks to children when the product is used according to the directions on the label.
Children's Panadol Syringe
The syringe may display incorrect dosage indicators.
Woolworths Homebrand Cotton Tips (200 Pack)
Woolworths is recalling this product due to a potential safety hazard, as the cotton can readily detach and become lodged deep within the ear and may require medical treatment to remove it. The product is being recalled as a precautionary measure to minimize this risk.
600mL & 800mL Hot Water Bottle with Knitted Cover
The hot water bottles do not have the required safety warning permanently marked on them as per Trade Practices (Consumer Product Safety Standard) (Hot Water Bottles) Regulation 2008.
Mini Hot Water Bottle
There may be a small hole in the seam close to the neck of the water bottle. The hot water bottle does not comply with the Trade Practices (Consumer Product Safety Standard) (Hot Water Bottles) Regulations 2008.
Albuterex Xtreme, Albutarex Xtreme and Albutarex Femme
The product was found to contain high levels of caffeine as well as quantities of yohimbine and theophylline, none of which are declared on the label of the product.
Muscletech Hydroxystim
Batches listed contain 1,3 dimethylamylamine (DMAA). DMAA is a banned substance listed in Appendix C of the Standard for the Uniform Scheduling of Medicines and Poisons (SUSMP).
Hot Water Bottle 2L
The hot water bottles do not have the required safety warning permanently marked on them as per Trade Practices (Consumer Product Safety Standard) (Hot Water Bottles) Regulation 2008.
2 Litre Hot Water Bottle
The hot water bottles do not have the safety warnings required by the Trade Practices (Consumer Product Safety Standard) (Hot Water Bottles) Regulations 2008.