Regulatory Updates

Health Canada has recalled Ethicon's PERMA-HAND™ Silk Suture after discovering an unapproved alcohol‑based tubing fluid in its primary packaging.

Ethicon recalls PERMA‑HAND™ Silk Suture after discovering an alcohol‑based tubing fluid was used in manufacturing.

Stryker reports some devices may suffer early battery loss, leading to power issues and coil detachment failure.

Stryker reports that some devices can suffer premature battery drain, leading to power failures, weak indicators, or coil detachment issues.

Medtronic logged 15 complaints about incompatible leads or extensions causing surgical delays, but found no performance issues.

Medtronic logged 15 complaints from Jan 2020 to Aug 2026 involving incompatible leads or extensions, causing surgery delays or replacements, but found no device performance issues.

Cook Medical reports that certain device lots may have a misaligned female luer lock adapter due to manufacturing errors.

Cook Medical reports that certain cystoscopic injection needle lots may have a misaligned female luer lock adapter.

Health Canada alerts that the 3930M transvenous DF4 cardiac lead may suffer driveshaft separation due to insufficient adhesive bonding, potentially leading to lead fracture.

MHRA published a series of field safety notices between 14‑18 Sep 2026 covering cardiac occluders, circulatory assist catheters, orthopedic instruments, endoscopic needles, imaging systems and diagnostic software.

The Ministry of Health and Welfare will extend coverage of insulin pumps and continuous glucose monitors to severe type 2 diabetes patients with pancreatic dysfunction starting December.

Health Canada alerts that counterfeit Soprano laser hair removal machines, made by Beijing Perfectlaser, are being sold to Canadian clinics, posing health risks.