What's new in February 2011

New for February

• 28 Feb 2011 | Weekly list of Field Safety Notices 21 – 25 February 2011
  

  FSNs from medical device manufacturers.

• 25 Feb 2011 | Advice for consumers on using Traditional Chinese Medicines
  

  Click on the links for answers and advice on frequently asked questions for consumers using Traditional Chinese Medicines

• 25 Feb 2011 | Eight and a half million doses of fake and unlicensed Viagra seized
  

  Fake and unlicensed Viagra worth around £13 million was seized by UK Border Agency officers last year, it was revealed today. More than eight and a half million tablets were intercepted before they could enter the black market for pharmaceutical drugs.

• 24 Feb 2011 | A-Z of herbal medicines and subjects
  

  A-Z of herbal medicine ingredients and subjects

• 24 Feb 2011 | Annual report on the regulation of medicines advertising published
  

  We have today published the fifth annual report on the regulation of medicines advertising - 'Delivering High Standards in Medicines Advertising Regulation'.

• 23 Feb 2011 | Medical Device Alert: Gemstar pump sets used for epidural infusions or total parenteral feeding (TPN) manufactured by Hospira (MDA/2011/021)
  

  Hospira has initiated a product recall due to the potential for under-delivery when these sets are used at flow rate settings of less than 10ml/hour. This MDA replaces MDA/2011/012 and MDA/2011/012R.

• 23 Feb 2011 | Herbal skin cream safety alerts
  

  There are some suppliers who prey on the wish of consumers to use products that are seen as more 'natural' treatments. The MHRA regularly investigates cases where unlicensed 'herbal' creams are presented as '100% natural', 'safe with no side effects' and offering an effective alternative to prescription medication.

• 23 Feb 2011 | Herbal erectile dysfunction safety alerts
  

  List of warnings, updates and alerts for herbal erectile dysfunction products

• 23 Feb 2011 | Herbal slimming safety alerts
  

  List of warnings, alerts and updates for herbal slimming products.

• 23 Feb 2011 | Medical Device Alert: Oxford Voyager fixed ceiling hoist system fitted with X-Y gate system manufactured by BHM Medical, supplied by Sunrise Medical or Joerns Healthcare (MDA/2011/020)
  

  This Medical Device Alert has been issued because there is insufficient information supplied in the installation, inspection and maintenance instructions.  This may cause the hoist to detach from the track during use resulting in serious injury to the occupant or others.