Medical device incident reporting in Canada: Strengthen patient safety
In plain language
This is an information update from Health Canada regarding medical devices sold in Canada. Health Canada encourages Canadians to report any incidents they experience with medical devices. Reporting helps identify and act on safety concerns more quickly.
What to do
- Discuss treatment options and risks with your healthcare provider.
- Contact your healthcare provider for health concerns related to a medical device.
- Report complaints involving medical devices to Health Canada by calling 1-800-267-9675 or reporting online.
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Affected products
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why was this product recalled?
This is an information update from Health Canada regarding medical devices sold in Canada. Health Canada encourages Canadians to report any incidents they experience with medical devices. Reporting helps identify and act on safety concerns more quickly.
What should consumers do?
Discuss treatment options and risks with your healthcare provider. Contact your healthcare provider for health concerns related to a medical device. Report complaints involving medical devices to Health Canada by calling 1-800-267-9675 or reporting online.
Where was the product sold?
This product was sold in Canada. For specific retailers or distribution areas, please check the official recall notice linked on this page.
Is there a health risk?
A potential safety risk has been identified with this product. Stop using it immediately and follow the instructions in the official recall notice.
When was this product recalled?
This product was recalled on January 15, 2019.