Category: Device Advisories

FDA Advisory No. 2019-527 || Public Health Warning Against the Purchase and Use of Unregistered Medical Device “Bio Swiss Cupcake Shaped Bandage”

FDA Advisory No. 2019-527 || Public Health Warning Against the Purchase and Use of Unregistered Medical Device “Bio Swiss Cupcake Shaped Bandage”

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) warns the general public against the purchase and use of the unregistered medical device:

  1. “BIO SWISS CUPCAKE SHAPED BANDAGE”

The FDA verified through post-marketing surveillance that the abovementioned medical device is not registered and the Certificate of Product Registration (CPR) has not yet been issued. Pursuant to the Republic Act No. 9711, otherwise known as the “Food and Drug Administration Act of 2009”, the manufacture, importation, exportation, sale, offering for sale, distribution, transfer, non-consumer use, promotion, advertising or sponsorship of health products without the proper authorization is prohibited.

Since this unregistered medical device has not gone through evaluation process of the FDA, the agency cannot assure its quality and safety.

In light of the foregoing, the public is advised not to purchase the violative product in the market.

All concerned establishments are warned not to distribute, advertise, or sell the said violative medical device until CPR is issued, otherwise, regulatory actions and sanctions shall be strictly pursued.

All FDA Regional Field Offices and Regulatory Enforcement Units in coordination with law enforcement agencies and Local Government Units are requested to ensure that this product is not sold or made available in the market or their areas of jurisdiction.

The Bureau of Customs is urged to restrain the entry of this unregistered product.

For more information and inquiries, kindly contact the FDA Center for Device Regulation, Radiation Health and Research through e-mail at [email protected], or call (02) 8857-1900 loc. 8301.                                                 

To report any sale or distribution of unregistered medical device, the online reporting facility, eReport can be accessed at www.fda.gov.ph/ereport.

Dissemination of this advisory to all concerned is hereby requested

Attachment:->FDA Advisory No.2019-527

FDA Advisory No. 2019-526 || Public Health Warning Against the Purchase and Use of Unregistered Medical Device “Care Touch Oral Medicine Syringe”

FDA Advisory No. 2019-526 || Public Health Warning Against the Purchase and Use of Unregistered Medical Device “Care Touch Oral Medicine Syringe”

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) warns the general public against the purchase and use of the unregistered medical device:

  1. “CARE TOUCH ORAL MEDICINE SYRINGE”

The FDA verified through post-marketing surveillance that the abovementioned medical device is not registered and the Certificate of Product Registration (CPR) has not yet been issued. Pursuant to the Republic Act No. 9711, otherwise known as the “Food and Drug Administration Act of 2009”, the manufacture, importation, exportation, sale, offering for sale, distribution, transfer, non-consumer use, promotion, advertising or sponsorship of health products without the proper authorization is prohibited.

Since this unregistered medical device has not gone through evaluation process of the FDA, the agency cannot assure its quality and safety.

In light of the foregoing, the public is advised not to purchase the violative product in the market.

All concerned establishments are warned not to distribute, advertise, or sell the said violative medical device until CPR is issued, otherwise, regulatory actions and sanctions shall be strictly pursued.

All FDA Regional Field Offices and Regulatory Enforcement Units in coordination with law enforcement agencies and Local Government Units are requested to ensure that this product is not sold or made available in the market or their areas of jurisdiction.

The Bureau of Customs is urged to restrain the entry of this unregistered product.

For more information and inquiries, kindly contact the FDA Center for Device Regulation, Radiation Health and Research through e-mail at [email protected], or call (02) 8857-1900 loc. 8301.

To report any sale or distribution of unregistered medical device, the online reporting facility, eReport can be accessed at www.fda.gov.ph/ereport.

Dissemination of this advisory to all concerned is hereby requested.

Attachment:->FDA Advisory No.2019-526

FDA Advisory No. 2019-525 || Public Health Warning Against the Purchase and Use of Unregistered Medical Device “Surgitech Clinical Fieber Thermometer MT-101”

FDA Advisory No. 2019-525 || Public Health Warning Against the Purchase and Use of Unregistered Medical Device “Surgitech Clinical Fieber Thermometer MT-101”

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) warns the general public against the purchase and use of the unregistered medical device:

  1. “SURGITECH CLINICAL FIEBER THERMOMETER MT-101”

The FDA verified through post-marketing surveillance that the abovementioned medical device is not registered and the Certificate of Product Registration (CPR) has not yet been issued. Pursuant to the Republic Act No. 9711, otherwise known as the “Food and Drug Administration Act of 2009”, the manufacture, importation, exportation, sale, offering for sale, distribution, transfer, non-consumer use, promotion, advertising or sponsorship of health products without the proper authorization is prohibited.

Since this unregistered medical device has not gone through evaluation process of the FDA, the agency cannot assure its quality and safety.

In light of the foregoing, the public is advised not to purchase the violative product in the market.

All concerned establishments are warned not to distribute, advertise, or sell the said violative medical device until CPR is issued, otherwise, regulatory actions and sanctions shall be strictly pursued.

All FDA Regional Field Offices and Regulatory Enforcement Units in coordination with law enforcement agencies and Local Government Units are requested to ensure that this product is not sold or made available in the market or their areas of jurisdiction.

The Bureau of Customs is urged to restrain the entry of this unregistered product.

For more information and inquiries, kindly contact the FDA Center for Device Regulation, Radiation Health and Research through e-mail at [email protected], or call (02) 8857-1900 loc. 8301.               

To report any sale or distribution of unregistered medical device, the online reporting facility, eReport can be accessed at www.fda.gov.ph/ereport.

Dissemination of this advisory to all concerned is hereby requested.

Attachment:->FDA Advisory No.2019-525

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FDA Advisory No. 2019-524 || Public Health Warning Against the Purchase and Use of Unregistered Medical Device “Qinlishu Flex Freely Abacterial Flexible Fabric Bandage”

FDA Advisory No. 2019-524 || Public Health Warning Against the Purchase and Use of Unregistered Medical Device “Qinlishu Flex Freely Abacterial Flexible Fabric Bandage”

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) advises the general public and all healthcare professionals against the purchase and use of the unregistered medical device:

  1. “Qinlishu Flex Freely Abacterial Flexible Fabric  Bandage”

FDA post-marketing surveillance (PMS) activities have verified that the abovementioned medical device has not gone through the registration process of the agency and has not been issued with proper authorization in the form of Certificate of Product Registration (CPR).Pursuant to Republic Act 9711, otherwise known as the “Food and Drug Administration Act of 2009”, the manufacture, importation, exportation, sale, offering for sale, distribution, transfer, non-consumer use, promotion, advertising or sponsorship of health products without the proper authorization from FDA is prohibited.

Accordingly, since this unregistered medical device have not gone through evaluation and testing process of the FDA, the agency cannot guarantee its quality and safety. The consumption of such violative product may pose potential health hazards to the consuming public.

In light of the above, the public is advised not to purchase the aforementioned violative products and to be vigilant against medical device that might not be duly registered with FDA. Always check if a medical device has been registered with the FDA before purchasing it by making use of the embedded Search feature of the FDA website accessible at www.fda.gov.ph.

All concerned establishments and/or entities are warned not to distribute the above-identified violative medical device products until they have already been covered by the appropriate authorization, otherwise, regulatory actions and sanctions shall be strictly pursued.

All Local Government Units (LGUs) and Law Enforcement Agencies (LEAs) are requested to ensure that this product is not sold or made available in their localities or areas of jurisdiction.

For more information and inquiries, please e-mail us at [email protected]. To report continuous sale or distribution of the above unregistered medical device, utilize our online reporting facility, eReport, at www.fda.gov.ph/ereport, or e-mail us via [email protected], or call us at the Center for Device Regulation, Radiation Health and Research (CDRRHR) hotline (02) 857-1900 local 8301.

Dissemination of the information to all concerned is requested.

Attachment:-> FDA Advisory No.2019-524

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FDA Advisory No. 2019-523 || Voluntary Recall of Endo GIA Articulationg Reload with Tri-Staple Technology

FDA Advisory No. 2019-523 || Voluntary Recall of Endo GIA Articulationg Reload with Tri-Staple Technology

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) warns all healthcare professional and the general public on the voluntary recall of Endo GIA™ Articulating Reload with Tri-Staple™ Technology with MDR No. 00768, imported and distributed by Medtronic Philippines Inc.:

Product Name Product Code Lot Number
Endo GIA™ Articulating Reload with Tri-Staple™ Technology EGIA60AMT N5G0186KX
N5J0492KX
N5J0775KX
N5M0769KX
N5M0582KX
N6C0972KX
N6E0462KX
N6E0600KX
N6F0541KX

Medtronic Philippines Inc. has conducted the voluntary recall of the aforementioned product due to the potential absence of one of the two pin components that maintains the alignment of the device jaws. This potential issue was identified during the in-process quality testing at the manufacturing facility. The use of a product with missing pin may result in incomplete staple formation. This may cause bleeding, anastomotic leak, peritonitis, or pneumothorax which can result in the potential for infection and/or sepsis. Manufacturing process improvements have been implemented to address this issue. There have been no confirmed complaints associated with this recall.

In light of the foregoing, all concerned healthcare professional, establishment, and the general public is warned to discontinue further use, sale, and distribution of the said medical device.

All FDA Regional Field Offices and Regulatory Enforcement Units, in coordination with law enforcement agencies and Local Government Units, are requested to ensure that product is not sold or made available in the market or areas of jurisdiction.

To report any sale or distribution of unregistered medical device, the online reporting facility, eReport can be accessed at www.fda.gov.ph/ereport.

Any suspected adverse reaction experienced from the use of the medical device but not limited to the lot numbers stated above should be reported immediately to FDA.

For more information and inquiries, kindly contact the FDA Center for Device Regulation, Radiation Health, and Research through e-mail at [email protected], or call (02) 857-1900 loc. 8301.

Dissemination of this advisory to all concerned is hereby requested.

Attachment:-> FDA Advisory No.2019-523

FDA Advisory No. 2019-522 || Public Health Warning Against the Purchase and Use of Unregistered Medical Devices that is being Advertised and Offer for Sale Online

FDA Advisory No. 2019-522 || Public Health Warning Against the Purchase and Use of Unregistered Medical Devices that is being Advertised and Offer for Sale Online

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FDA Advisory No. 2019-521 || Public Health Warning Against the Purchase and Use of Unregistered Medical Device “Ethicon* Mersilk* Black Braided Silk Suture N537”

FDA Advisory No. 2019-521 || Public Health Warning Against the Purchase and Use of Unregistered Medical Device “Ethicon* Mersilk* Black Braided Silk Suture N537”

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FDA Advisory No. 2019-519 || Public Health Warning Against the Purchase and Use of Unregistered Medical Device “Banghaoning Flex Freely AbacteralFlexble Fabrc Bandage”

FDA Advisory No. 2019-519 || Public Health Warning Against the Purchase and Use of Unregistered Medical Device “Banghaoning Flex Freely AbacteralFlexble Fabrc Bandage”

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) advises the general public and all healthcare professionals against the purchase and use of the unregistered medical device:

  1. “Banghaoning Flex Freely Abacteralflexble Fabrc  Bandage”

FDA post-marketing surveillance (PMS) activities have verified that the abovementioned medical device has not gone through the registration process of the agency and has not been issued with proper authorization in the form of Certificate of Product Registration (CPR).Pursuant to Republic Act 9711, otherwise known as the “Food and Drug Administration Act of 2009”, the manufacture, importation, exportation, sale, offering for sale, distribution, transfer, non-consumer use, promotion, advertising or sponsorship of health products without the proper authorization from FDA is prohibited.

Accordingly, since this unregistered medical device have not gone through evaluation and testing process of the FDA, the agency cannot guarantee its quality and safety. The consumption of such violative product may pose potential health hazards to the consuming public.

In light of the above, the public is advised not to purchase the aforementioned violative products and to be vigilant against medical device that might not be duly registered with FDA. Always check if a medical device has been registered with the FDA before purchasing it by making use of the embedded Search feature of the FDA website accessible at www.fda.gov.ph.

All concerned establishments and/or entities are warned not to distribute the above-identified violative medical device products until they have already been covered by the appropriate authorization, otherwise, regulatory actions and sanctions shall be strictly pursued.

All Local Government Units (LGUs) and Law Enforcement Agencies (LEAs) are requested to ensure that this product is not sold or made available in their localities or areas of jurisdiction.

For more information and inquiries, please e-mail us at [email protected]. To report continuous sale or distribution of the above unregistered medical device, utilize our online reporting facility, eReport, at www.fda.gov.ph/ereport, or e-mail us via [email protected], or call us at the Center for Device Regulation, Radiation Health and Research (CDRRHR) hotline (02) 857-1900 local 8301.

Dissemination of the information to all concerned is requested.

Attachment:-> FDA Advisory No.2019-519

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FDA Advisory No. 2019-475 || Public Health Warning Against the Purchase and Use of the Unregistered Medical Device “Modroc Plaster of Plaster of Paris 8cm x 3m x 3 Rolls”

FDA Advisory No. 2019-475 || Public Health Warning Against the Purchase and Use of the Unregistered Medical Device “Modroc Plaster of Plaster of Paris 8cm x 3m x 3 Rolls”

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) warns the general public against the purchase and use of the unregistered medical device:

  1.  “Modroc Plaster of Plaster of Paris 8cm x 3m x 3 Rolls”

The FDA verified through post-marketing surveillance that the abovementioned medical device is not registered and the Certificate of Product Registration (CPR) have not yet been issued. Pursuant to the Republic Act No. 9711, otherwise known as the “Food and Drug Administration Act of 2009”, the manufacture, importation, exportation, sale, offering for sale, distribution, transfer, non-consumer use, promotion, advertising or sponsorship of health products without the proper authorization is prohibited.

Since this unregistered medical device has not gone through evaluation process of the FDA, the agency cannot assure its quality and safety.

In light of the foregoing, the public is advised not to purchase the violative product in the market.

All concerned establishments are warned not to distribute, advertise, or sell the said violative medical device until CPR is issued, otherwise, regulatory actions and sanctions shall be strictly pursued.

All FDA Regional Field Offices and Regulatory Enforcement Units in coordination with law enforcement agencies and Local Government Units are requested to ensure that this product is not sold or made available in the market or areas of jurisdiction.

The Bureau of Customs is urged to restrain the entry of this unregistered product.

For more information and inquiries, kindly contact the FDA Center for Device Regulation, Radiation Health and Research through e-mail at [email protected], or call (02) 857-1900 loc. 8301.                

To report any sale or distribution of unregistered medical device, the online reporting facility, eReport can be accessed at www.fda.gov.ph/ereport.

Dissemination of this advisory to all concerned is hereby requested.

Attachment:-> FDA Advisory No.2019-475

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FDA Advisory No. 2019-474 || Public Health Warning Against the Purchase and Use of the Unregistered Medical Device “Shengde Digital Infrared Thermometer”

FDA Advisory No. 2019-474 || Public Health Warning Against the Purchase and Use of the Unregistered Medical Device “Shengde Digital Infrared Thermometer”

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) warns the general public against the purchase and use of the unregistered medical device:

  1. Shengde Digital Infrared Thermometer”

The FDA verified through post-marketing surveillance that the abovementioned medical device is not registered and the Certificate of Product Registration (CPR) has not yet been issued. Pursuant to the Republic Act No. 9711, otherwise known as the “Food and Drug Administration Act of 2009”, the manufacture, importation, exportation, sale, offering for sale, distribution, transfer, non-consumer use, promotion, advertising or sponsorship of health products without the proper authorization is prohibited.

Since this unregistered medical device has not gone through evaluation process of the FDA, the agency cannot assure its quality and safety.

In light of the foregoing, the public is advised not to purchase the violative product in the market.

All concerned establishments are warned not to distribute, advertise, or sell the said violative medical device until CPR is issued, otherwise, regulatory actions and sanctions shall be strictly pursued.

All FDA Regional Field Offices and Regulatory Enforcement Units in coordination with law enforcement agencies and Local Government Units are requested to ensure that this product is not sold or made available in the market or areas of jurisdiction.

The Bureau of Customs is urged to restrain the entry of this unregistered product.

For more information and inquiries, kindly contact the FDA Center for Device Regulation, Radiation Health and Research through e-mail at [email protected], or call (02) 857-1900 loc. 8301.    

To report any sale or distribution of unregistered medical device, the online reporting facility, eReport can be accessed at www.fda.gov.ph/ereport.

Dissemination of this advisory to all concerned is hereby requested.

Attachment:-> FDA Advisory No.2019-474

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FDA Advisory No. 2019-464 || Public Health Warning Against the Purchase and Use of the Unregistered Medical Devices Advertised for sale in Lazada.com.ph

FDA Advisory No. 2019-464 || Public Health Warning Against the Purchase and Use of the Unregistered Medical Devices Advertised for sale in Lazada.com.ph

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) warns the general public and all healthcare professionals against the purchase and use of the unregistered medical devices advertised for sale in lazada.com.ph:

The FDA verified through post-marketing surveillance that the abovementioned medical devices are not registered and the Certificates of Product Registration (CPR) have not yet been issued. Pursuant to the Republic Act No. 9711, otherwise known as the “Food and Drug Administration Act of 2009”, the manufacture, importation, exportation, sale, offering for sale, distribution, transfer, non-consumer use, promotion, advertising or sponsorship of health products without the proper authorization is prohibited.

Since these unregistered medical devices have not gone through evaluation process of the FDA, the agency cannot assure their quality and safety.

In light of the foregoing, the public is advised not to purchase the violative products in the market.

All concerned establishments are warned not to distribute, advertise, or sell the said violative medical devices until CPR are issued, otherwise, regulatory actions and sanctions shall be strictly pursued.

All FDA Regional Field Offices and Regulatory Enforcement Units in coordination with law enforcement agencies and Local Government Units are requested to ensure that these products are not sold or made available in the market or areas of jurisdiction.

The Bureau of Customs is urged to restrain the entry of these unregistered products.

For more information and inquiries, kindly contact the FDA Center for Device Regulation, Radiation Health and Research through e-mail at [email protected], or call (02) 857-1900 loc. 8301.

To report any sale or distribution of unregistered medical device, the online reporting facility, eReport can be accessed at www.fda.gov.ph/ereport.

Dissemination of this advisory to all concerned is hereby requested

Attachment:-> FDA ADVISORY No. 2019-464

FDA Advisory No. 2019-462 || Public Health Warning Against the Purchase and Use of the Unregistered Medical Devices “Pure-Aid Gauze Pads”

FDA Advisory No. 2019-462 || Public Health Warning Against the Purchase and Use of the Unregistered Medical Devices “Pure-Aid Gauze Pads”

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) warns the general public against the purchase and use of the unregistered medical device:

  1. “Pure-Aid Gauze Pads”

The FDA verified through post-marketing surveillance that the abovementioned medical device is not registered and the Certificate of Product Registration (CPR) has not yet been issued. Pursuant to the Republic Act No. 9711, otherwise known as the “Food and Drug Administration Act of 2009”, the manufacture, importation, exportation, sale, offering for sale, distribution, transfer, non-consumer use, promotion, advertising or sponsorship of health products without the proper authorization is prohibited.

Since this unregistered medical device has not gone through evaluation process of the FDA, the agency cannot assure its quality and safety.

In light of the foregoing, the public is advised not to purchase the violative product in the market.

All concerned establishments are warned not to distribute, advertise, or sell the said violative medical device until CPR is issued, otherwise, regulatory actions and sanctions shall be strictly pursued.

All FDA Regional Field Offices and Regulatory Enforcement Units in coordination with law enforcement agencies and Local Government Units are requested to ensure that this product is not sold or made available in the market or their areas of jurisdiction.

The Bureau of Customs is urged to restrain the entry of this unregistered product.

For more information and inquiries, kindly contact the FDA Center for Device Regulation, Radiation Health and Research through e-mail at [email protected], or call (02) 8857-1900 loc. 8301.

To report any sale or distribution of unregistered medical device, the online reporting facility, eReport can be accessed at www.fda.gov.ph/ereport.

Dissemination of this advisory to all concerned is hereby requested.

Attachment:-> FDA ADVISORY No. 2019-462

FDA Advisory No. 2019-461 || Public Health Warning Against the Purchase and Use of the Unregistered Medical Devices “Natureplex Warm Touch Warming Jelly”

FDA Advisory No. 2019-461 || Public Health Warning Against the Purchase and Use of the Unregistered Medical Devices “Natureplex Warm Touch Warming Jelly”

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) warns the general public against the purchase and use of the unregistered medical device:

  1. “Natureplex Warm Touch Warming Jelly”

The FDA verified through post-marketing surveillance that the abovementioned medical device is not registered and the Certificate of Product Registration (CPR) has not yet been issued. Pursuant to the Republic Act No. 9711, otherwise known as the “Food and Drug Administration Act of 2009”, the manufacture, importation, exportation, sale, offering for sale, distribution, transfer, non-consumer use, promotion, advertising or sponsorship of health products without the proper authorization is prohibited.

Since this unregistered medical device has not gone through evaluation process of the FDA, the agency cannot assure its quality and safety.

In light of the foregoing, the public is advised not to purchase the violative product in the market.

All concerned establishments are warned not to distribute, advertise, or sell the said violative medical device until CPR is issued, otherwise, regulatory actions and sanctions shall be strictly pursued.

All FDA Regional Field Offices and Regulatory Enforcement Units in coordination with law enforcement agencies and Local Government Units are requested to ensure that this product is not sold or made available in the market or their areas of jurisdiction.

The Bureau of Customs is urged to restrain the entry of this unregistered product.

For more information and inquiries, kindly contact the FDA Center for Device Regulation, Radiation Health and Research through e-mail at [email protected], or call (02) 8857-1900 loc. 8301.                                           

To report any sale or distribution of unregistered medical device, the online reporting facility, eReport can be accessed at www.fda.gov.ph/ereport.

Dissemination of this advisory to all concerned is hereby requested.]

Attachment:-> FDA ADVISORY No. 2019-461

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FDA Advisory No. 2019-460 || Public Health Warning Against the Purchase and Use of the Unregistered Medical Devices “Dr. Sheffield’s Lubri-Gel Personal Lubricant Jelly”

FDA Advisory No. 2019-460 || Public Health Warning Against the Purchase and Use of the Unregistered Medical Devices “Dr. Sheffield’s Lubri-Gel Personal Lubricant Jelly”

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) warns the general public against the purchase and use of the unregistered medical device:

  1. “Dr. Sheffield’s Lubri-gel Personal Lubricant Jelly”

The FDA verified through post-marketing surveillance that the abovementioned medical device is not registered and the Certificate of Product Registration (CPR) has not yet been issued. Pursuant to the Republic Act No. 9711, otherwise known as the “Food and Drug Administration Act of 2009”, the manufacture, importation, exportation, sale, offering for sale, distribution, transfer, non-consumer use, promotion, advertising or sponsorship of health products without the proper authorization is prohibited.

Since this unregistered medical device has not gone through evaluation process of the FDA, the agency cannot assure its quality and safety.

In light of the foregoing, the public is advised not to purchase the violative product in the market.

All concerned establishments are warned not to distribute, advertise, or sell the said violative medical device until CPR is issued, otherwise, regulatory actions and sanctions shall be strictly pursued.

All FDA Regional Field Offices and Regulatory Enforcement Units in coordination with law enforcement agencies and Local Government Units are requested to ensure that this product is not sold or made available in the market or their areas of jurisdiction.

The Bureau of Customs is urged to restrain the entry of this unregistered product.

For more information and inquiries, kindly contact the FDA Center for Device Regulation, Radiation Health and Research through e-mail at [email protected], or call (02) 8857-1900 loc. 8301.                

To report any sale or distribution of unregistered medical device, the online reporting facility, eReport can be accessed at www.fda.gov.ph/ereport.

Dissemination of this advisory to all concerned is hereby requested.

Attachment:->FDA ADVISORY No. 2019-460

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FDA Advisory No. 2019-476 || Public Health Warning Against the Purchase and Use of the Unregistered Medical Device “1Pair Left+Right Bandage Orthopedic Hand Brace Wrist Support Finger Splint Carpal Tunnel Syndrom”

FDA Advisory No. 2019-476 || Public Health Warning Against the Purchase and Use of the Unregistered Medical Device “1Pair Left+Right Bandage Orthopedic Hand Brace Wrist Support Finger Splint Carpal Tunnel Syndrom”

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) warns all healthcare professionals and the general public against the purchase and use of the unregistered medical device:

  1. “1Pair Left+Right Bandage Orthopedic Hand Brace Wrist Support Finger Splint Carpal Tunnel Syndrom”

The FDA verified through post-marketing surveillance that the abovernentioned medical device is not registered and the Certificate of Product Registration (CPR) has not yet been issued. Pursuant to the Republic Act No. 9711, otherwise known as the “Food and Drug Administration Act of 2009”, the manufacture, importation, exportation, sale, offering for sale, distribution, transfer, non-consumer use, promotion, advertising or sponsorship of health products without the proper authorization is prohibited.

Since this unregistered medical device has not gone through evaluation process of the FDA, the agency cannot assure its quality and safety.

In light of the foregoing, the public is advised not to purchase the violative product in the market.

All concerned establishments are warned not to distribute, advertise, or sell the said violative medical device until CPR is issued, otherwise, regulatory actions and sanctions shall be strictly pursued.

All FDA Regional Field Offices and Regulatory Enforcement Units in coordination with law enforcement agencies and Local Government Units are requested to ensure that this product is not sold or made available in the market or areas of jurisdiction.

The Bureau of Customs is urged to restrain the entry of this unregistered product.

For more information and inquiries, kindly contact the FDA Center for Device Regulation, Radiation Health and Research through e-mail at [email protected], or call (02) 857-1900 loc. 8301.

To report any sale or distribution of unregistered medical device, the online reporting facility, eReport can be accessed at www.fda.gov.ph/ereport.

Dissemination of this advisory to all concerned is hereby requested.

Attachment:-> FDA Advisory No. 2019-476

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FDA Advisory No. 2019-465 || Lifting the Advisory on the Following Registered Medical Devices under FDA Advisory No. 2019-342 and 2019-343 “Luxe Organix Hydrocolloid Acne Spot Patch Day Time and Luxe Organix Hydrocolloid Acne Spot Patch Night Time”

FDA Advisory No. 2019-465 || Lifting the Advisory on the Following Registered Medical Devices under FDA Advisory No. 2019-342 and 2019-343 “Luxe Organix Hydrocolloid Acne Spot Patch Day Time and Luxe Organix Hydrocolloid Acne Spot Patch Night Time”

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) informs the public that the following medical devices have been registered by the Market Authorization Holder (MAH), Genson Distribution, Inc., in accordance to existing FDA rules and regulations.

1. Luxe Organix Hydrocolloid Acne Spot Patch Day Time, with Registration No. MDR-08696.
2. Luxe Organix Hydrocolloid Acne Spot Patch Night Time, with Registration No. MDR-08697. 

Accordingly, the warning against the purchase and use of the products as mentioned in FDA Advisory No. 2019-342 and 2019-343 is hereby lifted.

For more information and inquiries, kindly contact the FDA Center for Device Regulation. Radiation Health, and Research through e-mail at [email protected], or call (02) 857-1900 loc. 8301.

To report any sale or distribution of unregistered medical device products, the online reporting facility, eReport can be accessed at www.fda.gov.ph/ereport.

The issuance of this advisory shall not in any manner preclude this Office from issuing subsequent orders it may deem necessary and appropriate, should there be findings of any violation of the company to the existing laws, rules, and regulations.

Dissemination of this advisory to all concerned is hereby requested.

Attachment:->FDA ADVISORY No. 2019-465

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FDA Advisory No. 2019-463 || Public Health Warning Against the Purchase and Use of the Unregistered Medical Device “DIGITAL THERMOMETER”

FDA Advisory No. 2019-463 || Public Health Warning Against the Purchase and Use of the Unregistered Medical Device “DIGITAL THERMOMETER”

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) warns the general public against the purchase and use of the unregistered medical device:

  1. “Digital Thermometer”

The FDA verified through post-marketing surveillance that the abovementioned medical device is not registered and the Certificate of Product Registration (CPR) has not yet been issued. Pursuant to the Republic Act No. 9711, otherwise known as the “Food and Drug Administration Act of 2009”, the manufacture, importation, exportation, sale, offering for sale, distribution, transfer, non-consumer use, promotion, advertising or sponsorship of health products without the proper authorization is prohibited.

Since this unregistered medical device has not gone through evaluation process of the FDA, the agency cannot assure its quality and safety.

In light of the foregoing, the public is advised not to purchase the violative product in the market.

All concerned establishments are warned not to distribute, advertise, or sell the said violative medical device until CPR is issued, otherwise, regulatory actions and sanctions shall be strictly pursued.

All FDA Regional Field Offices and Regulatory Enforcement Units in coordination with law enforcement agencies and Local Government Units are requested to ensure that this product is not sold or made available in the market or their areas of jurisdiction.

The Bureau of Customs is urged to restrain the entry of this unregistered product.

For more information and inquiries, kindly contact the FDA Center for Device Regulation, Radiation Health and Research through e-mail at [email protected], or call (02) 8857-1900 loc. 8301.                                                                

To report any sale or distribution of unregistered medical device, the online reporting facility, eReport can be accessed at www.fda.gov.ph/ereport.

Dissemination of this advisory to all concerned is hereby requested.

Attachment:-> FDA ADVISORY No. 2019-463

FDA Advisory No. 2019-393 || Voluntary Recall of BD Microtainer

FDA Advisory No. 2019-393 || Voluntary Recall of BD Microtainer

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) warns all healthcare professionals on the voluntary recall of the following BD Microtainer® blood collection tubes manufactured by BD Caribe:

 

Product Name Product Code Lot Number
BD Microtainer® Capillary Blood Collection Tube with K2EDTA-Tube Micro w/ Microgard EDTA LAV 21041362 8243545
8247628
8288904
8121979
8120851
BD Microtainer® Z Capillary Blood Collection Tube  (No Additives)- Tube Micro w/ Microgard PLN RD 21041356 8223778
8268514
 

BD Microtainer® SST Capillary Blood Collection Tube-Tube Micro w/ Microgard SST GLD

 

 21041357 8170911
8282848
8165884
8117697
BD Microtainer® Amber Capillary Blood Collection Tube-Tube Micro w/ Microgard SST GLD/AMB 21041358 8233967

BD is conducting a voluntary recall for the aforementioned BD Microtainer® products based on the confirmation that these products may have damaged tube reservoirs.

A damaged reserviors may caused insufficient blood sample collection and non-proportional blood-to-additive ratio, hence producing inaccurate results. Moreover, a patient may be required to undergo a repeat blood sample collection and testing on the event that any of theaforementioned BD Microtainer® with damaged reservoir was used during blood collection.

In light of the foregoing, all concerned healthcare professionals, and establishments is warned to discontinue further use, sale, and distribution of the medical device.

All FDA Regional Field Offices and Regulatory Enforcement Units, in coordination with law enforcement agencies and Local Government Units, are requested to ensure that these health products are not sold or made available in the market or areas of jurisdiction.

To report any sale or distribution of unregistered medical device, the online reporting facility, eReport can be accessed at www.fda.gov.ph/ereport.

Any suspected adverse reaction experienced from the use of the medical device but not limited to the lot numbers stated above should be reported immediately to FDA.

For more information and inquiries, kindly contact the FDA Center for Device Regulation, Radiation Health, and Research through e-mail at [email protected], or call (02) 857-1900 loc. 8301.

Dissemination of this advisory to all concerned is hereby requested.

Attachment:-> FDA Advisory No. 2019-393

FDA Advisory No. 2019-390 || Public Health Warning Against the Purchase and Use of Unregistered Medical Device “INNOSPIRE MINI WITH SIDESTREAM PLUS”

FDA Advisory No. 2019-390 || Public Health Warning Against the Purchase and Use of Unregistered Medical Device “INNOSPIRE MINI WITH SIDESTREAM PLUS”

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) warns all healthcare professionals and the general public against the purchase and use of the unregistered medical device:

  1. INNOSPIRE MINI WITH SIDESTREAM PLUS

The FDA verified through post-marketing surveillance that the abovementioned medical device is not registered and the Certificate of Product Registration (CPR) has not yet been issued. Pursuant to the Republic Act No. 9711, otherwise known as the “Food and Drug Administration Act of 2009”, the manufacture, importation, exportation, sale, offering for sale, distribution, transfer, non-consumer use, promotion, advertising or sponsorship of health products without the proper authorization is prohibited.

Since this unregistered medical device has not gone through evaluation process of the FDA, the agency cannot assure its quality and safety.

In light of the foregoing, the public is advised not to purchase the violative product in the market.

All concerned establishments are warned not to distribute, advertise, or sell the said violative medical device until CPR is issued, otherwise, regulatory actions and sanctions shall be strictly pursued.

All FDA Regional Field Offices and Regulatory Enforcement Units in coordination with law enforcement agencies and Local Government Units are requested to ensure that this product is not sold or made available in the market or areas of jurisdiction.

The Bureau of Customs is urged to restrain the entry of this unregistered product.

For more information and inquiries, kindly contact the FDA Center for Device Regulation, Radiation Health and Research through e-mail at [email protected], or call (02) 857-1900 loc. 8301.

To report any sale or distribution of unregistered medical device, the online reporting facility, eReport can be accessed at www.fda.gov.ph/ereport.

Dissemination of this advisory to all concerned is hereby requested.

Attachment:-> FDA Advisory No. 2019-390

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FDA Advisory No. 2019-389 || Public Health Warning Against the Purchase and Use of Unregistered Medical Device “Antibacterial Patterned Bandages Plastic”

FDA Advisory No. 2019-389 || Public Health Warning Against the Purchase and Use of Unregistered Medical Device “Antibacterial Patterned Bandages Plastic”

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) warns all healthcare professionals and the general public against the purchase and use of the unregistered medical device:

  1. Antibacterial Patterned Bandages Plastic

he FDA verified through post-marketing surveillance that the abovementioned medical device is not registered and the Certificate of Product Registration (CPR) has not yet been issued. Pursuant to the Republic Act No. 9711, otherwise known as the “Food and Drug Administration Act of 2009”, the manufacture, importation, exportation, sale, offering for sale, distribution, transfer, non-consumer use, promotion, advertising or sponsorship of health products without the proper authorization is prohibited.

Since this unregistered medical device has not gone through evaluation process of the FDA, the agency cannot assure its quality and safety.

In light of the foregoing, the public is advised not to purchase the violative product in the market.

All concerned establishments are warned not to distribute, advertise, or sell the said violative medical device until CPR is issued, otherwise, regulatory actions and sanctions shall be strictly pursued.

All FDA Regional Field Offices and Regulatory Enforcement Units in coordination with law enforcement agencies and Local Government Units are requested to ensure that this product is not sold or made available in the market or areas of jurisdiction.

The Bureau of Customs is urged to restrain the entry of this unregistered product.

For more information and inquiries, kindly contact the FDA Center for Device Regulation, Radiation Health and Research through e-mail at [email protected], or call (02) 857-1900 loc. 8301.

To report any sale or distribution of unregistered medical device, the online reporting facility, eReport can be accessed at www.fda.gov.ph/ereport.

Dissemination of this advisory to all concerned is hereby requested.

Attachment:-> FDA Advisory No. 2019-389

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FDA Advisory No. 2019-345 || Public Health Warning Against the Purchase and Use of Unregistered Medical Device “Family Brand Absorbent Cotton”

FDA Advisory No. 2019-345 || Public Health Warning Against the Purchase and Use of Unregistered Medical Device “Family Brand Absorbent Cotton”

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) warns all healthcare professionals and the general public against the purchase and use of the unregistered medical device:

  1. Family Brand Absorbent Cotton

The FDA verified through post-marketing surveillance that the Certificate of Product Registration (CPR) of the abovementioned medical device has expired on 10 August 2017 hence, unregistered. Pursuant to the Republic Act No. 9711, otherwise known as the “Food and Drug Administration Act of 2009”, the manufacture, importation, exportation, sale, offering for sale, distribution, transfer, non-consumer use, promotion, advertising or sponsorship of health products without the proper authorization is prohibited.

Since this unregistered medical device has not gone through evaluation process of the FDA, the agency cannot assure its quality and safety.

In light of the foregoing, the public is advised not to purchase the violative product in the market.

All concerned establishments are warned not to distribute, advertise, or sell the said violative medical device until CPR is issued, otherwise, regulatory actions and sanctions shall be strictly pursued.

All FDA Regional Field Offices and Regulatory Enforcement Units in coordination with law enforcement agencies and Local Government Units are requested to ensure that this product is not sold or made available in the market or areas of jurisdiction.

The Bureau of Customs is urged to restrain the entry of this unregistered product.

For more information and inquiries, kindly contact the FDA Center for Device Regulation, Radiation Health and Research through e-mail at [email protected], or call (02) 857-1900 loc. 8301.                                                                 

To report any sale or distribution of unregistered medical device, the online reporting facility, eReport can be accessed at www.fda.gov.ph/ereport.

Dissemination of this advisory to all concerned is hereby requested.

Attachment:-> FDA Advisory No. 2019-345

FDA Advisory No. 2019-344 || Public Health Warning Against the Purchase and Use of Unregistered Medical Device “Intersurgical Adult Nasal Cannula with Straight Prongs and Tube”

FDA Advisory No. 2019-344 || Public Health Warning Against the Purchase and Use of Unregistered Medical Device “Intersurgical Adult Nasal Cannula with Straight Prongs and Tube”

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) advises the general public and all healthcare professionals against the purchase and use of the unregistered medical device:

  1. Intersurgical Adult Nasal Cannula with Straight Prongs and Tube

FDA post-marketing surveillance (PMS) activities have verified that the abovementioned medical device has not gone through the registration process of the agency and has not been issued with proper authorization in the form of Certificate of Product Registration (CPR).Pursuant to Republic Act 9711, otherwise known as the “Food and Drug Administration Act of 2009”, the manufacture, importation, exportation, sale, offering for sale, distribution, transfer, non-consumer use, promotion, advertising or sponsorship of health products without the proper authorization from FDA is prohibited.

Accordingly, since this unregistered medical device have not gone through evaluation and testing process of the FDA, the agency cannot guarantee its quality and safety. The consumption of such violative product may pose potential health hazards to the consuming public.

In light of the above, the public is advised not to purchase the aforementioned violative products and to be vigilant against medical device that might not be duly registered with FDA. Always check if a medical device has been registered with the FDA before purchasing it by making use of the embedded Search feature of the FDA website accessible at www.fda.gov.ph.

All concerned establishments and/or entities are warned not to distribute the above-identified violative medical device products until they have already been covered by the appropriate authorization, otherwise, regulatory actions and sanctions shall be strictly pursued.

All Local Government Units (LGUs) and Law Enforcement Agencies (LEAs) are requested to ensure that this product is not sold or made available in their localities or areas of jurisdiction.

For more information and inquiries, please e-mail us at [email protected]. To report continuous sale or distribution of the above unregistered medical device, utilize our online reporting facility, eReport, at www.fda.gov.ph/ereport, or e-mail us via [email protected], or call us at the Center for Device Regulation, Radiation Health and Research (CDRRHR) hotline (02) 857-1900 local 8301.

Dissemination of the information to all concerned is requested.

Attachment:-> FDA Advisory No. 2019-344

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FDA Advisory No. 2019-343 || Public Health Warning Against the Purchase and Use of Unregistered Medical Device “Luxe Organix Hydrocolloid Acne Spot Patch Night Time”

FDA Advisory No. 2019-343 || Public Health Warning Against the Purchase and Use of Unregistered Medical Device “Luxe Organix Hydrocolloid Acne Spot Patch Night Time”

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) advises the general public and all healthcare professionals against the purchase and use of the unregistered medical device:

  1. Luxe Organix Hydrocolloid Acne Spot Patch Night Time

FDA post-marketing surveillance (PMS) activities have verified that the abovementioned medical device has not gone through the registration process of the agency and has not been issued with proper authorization in the form of Certificate of Product Registration (CPR).Pursuant to Republic Act 9711, otherwise known as the “Food and Drug Administration Act of 2009”, the manufacture, importation, exportation, sale, offering for sale, distribution, transfer, non-consumer use, promotion, advertising or sponsorship of health products without the proper authorization from FDA is prohibited.

Accordingly, since this unregistered medical device have not gone through evaluation and testing process of the FDA, the agency cannot guarantee its quality and safety. The consumption of such violative product may pose potential health hazards to the consuming public.

In light of the above, the public is advised not to purchase the aforementioned violative products and to be vigilant against medical device that might not be duly registered with FDA. Always check if a medical device has been registered with the FDA before purchasing it by making use of the embedded Search feature of the FDA website accessible at www.fda.gov.ph.

All concerned establishments and/or entities are warned not to distribute the above-identified violative medical device products until they have already been covered by the appropriate authorization, otherwise, regulatory actions and sanctions shall be strictly pursued.

All Local Government Units (LGUs) and Law Enforcement Agencies (LEAs) are requested to ensure that this product is not sold or made available in their localities or areas of jurisdiction.

For more information and inquiries, please e-mail us at [email protected]. To report continuous sale or distribution of the above unregistered medical device, utilize our online reporting facility, eReport, at www.fda.gov.ph/ereport, or e-mail us via [email protected], or call us at the Center for Device Regulation, Radiation Health and Research (CDRRHR) hotline (02) 857-1900 local 8301.

Dissemination of the information to all concerned is requested.

Attachment:-> FDA Advisory No. 2019-343

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FDA Advisory No. 2019-342 || Public Health Warning Against the Purchase and Use of Unregistered Medical Device “Luxe Organix Hydrocolloid Acne Spot Patch Day Time”

FDA Advisory No. 2019-342 || Public Health Warning Against the Purchase and Use of Unregistered Medical Device “Luxe Organix Hydrocolloid Acne Spot Patch Day Time”

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) advises the general public and all healthcare professionals against the purchase and use of the unregistered medical device:

  1. Luxe Organix Hydrocolloid Acne Spot Patch Day Time

The FDA verified through post-marketing surveillance that the abovementioned medical device is not registered and the Certificate of Product Registration (CPR) has not yet been issued. Pursuant to the Republic Act No. 9711, otherwise known as the “Food and Drug Administration Act of 2009”, the manufacture, importation, exportation, sale, offering for sale, distribution, transfer, non-consumer use, promotion, advertising or sponsorship of health products without the proper authorization is prohibited.

Since this unregistered medical device has not gone through evaluation process of the FDA, the agency cannot assure its quality and safety.

In light of the foregoing, the public is advised not to purchase the violative product in the market.           

All concerned establishments are warned not to distribute, advertise, or sell the said violative medical device until CPR is issued, otherwise, regulatory actions and sanctions shall be strictly pursued.

All FDA Regional Field Offices and Regulatory Enforcement Units in coordination with law enforcement agencies and Local Government Units are requested to ensure that this product is not sold or made available in the market or areas of jurisdiction.

The Bureau of Customs is urged to restrain the entry of this unregistered product.

For more information and inquiries, kindly contact the FDA Center for Device Regulation, Radiation Health and Research through e-mail at [email protected], or call (02) 857-1900 loc. 8301.

To report any sale or distribution of unregistered medical device, the online reporting facility, eReport can be accessed at www.fda.gov.ph/ereport.

Dissemination of this advisory to all concerned is hereby requested.

Attachment:-> FDA Advisory No. 2019-342

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FDA Advisory No. 2019-341 || Public Health Warning Against the Purchase and Use of the Unregistered Medical Devices “Waxvac Ear Cleaner”

FDA Advisory No. 2019-341 || Public Health Warning Against the Purchase and Use of the Unregistered Medical Devices “Waxvac Ear Cleaner”

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) warns all healthcare professionals and the general public against the purchase and use of the unregistered medical device:

  1. Waxvac Ear Cleaner

The FDA verified through post-marketing surveillance that the abovementioned medical device is not registered and the Certificate of Product Registration (CPR) has not yet been issued. Pursuant to the Republic Act No. 9711, otherwise known as the “Food and Drug Administration Act of 2009”, the manufacture, importation, exportation, sale, offering for sale, distribution, transfer, non-consumer use, promotion, advertising or sponsorship of health products without the proper authorization is prohibited.

Since this unregistered medical device has not gone through evaluation process of the FDA, the agency cannot assure its quality and safety.

In light of the foregoing, the public is advised not to purchase the violative product in the market.           

All concerned establishments are warned not to distribute, advertise, or sell the said violative medical device until CPR is issued, otherwise, regulatory actions and sanctions shall be strictly pursued.

All FDA Regional Field Offices and Regulatory Enforcement Units in coordination with law enforcement agencies and Local Government Units are requested to ensure that this product is not sold or made available in the market or areas of jurisdiction.

The Bureau of Customs is urged to restrain the entry of this unregistered product.

For more information and inquiries, kindly contact the FDA Center for Device Regulation, Radiation Health and Research through e-mail at [email protected], or call (02) 857-1900 loc. 8301.

To report any sale or distribution of unregistered medical device, the online reporting facility, eReport can be accessed at www.fda.gov.ph/ereport.

Dissemination of this advisory to all concerned is hereby requested.

Attachment:-> FDA Advisory No. 2019-341

FDA Advisory No. 2019-340 || Public Health Warning Against the Purchase and Use of the Unregistered Medical Devices “Adhesive Bandages in foreign characters”

FDA Advisory No. 2019-340 || Public Health Warning Against the Purchase and Use of the Unregistered Medical Devices “Adhesive Bandages in foreign characters”

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) warns all healthcare professionals and the general public against the purchase and use of the unregistered medical device:

  1. Adhesive Bandages in foreign characters

The FDA verified through post-marketing surveillance that the abovementioned medical device is not registered and the Certificate of Product Registration (CPR) has not yet been issued. Pursuant to the Republic Act No. 9711, otherwise known as the “Food and Drug Administration Act of 2009”, the manufacture, importation, exportation, sale, offering for sale, distribution, transfer, non-consumer use, promotion, advertising or sponsorship of health products without the proper authorization is prohibited.

Since this unregistered medical device has not gone through evaluation process of the FDA, the agency cannot assure its quality and safety.

In light of the foregoing, the public is advised not to purchase the violative product in the market.           

All concerned establishments are warned not to distribute, advertise, or sell the said violative medical device until CPR is issued, otherwise, regulatory actions and sanctions shall be strictly pursued.

All FDA Regional Field Offices and Regulatory Enforcement Units in coordination with law enforcement agencies and Local Government Units are requested to ensure that this product is not sold or made available in the market or areas of jurisdiction.

The Bureau of Customs is urged to restrain the entry of this unregistered product.

For more information and inquiries, kindly contact the FDA Center for Device Regulation, Radiation Health and Research through e-mail at [email protected], or call (02) 857-1900 loc. 8301.

To report any sale or distribution of unregistered medical device, the online reporting facility, eReport can be accessed at www.fda.gov.ph/ereport.

Dissemination of this advisory to all concerned is hereby requested.

Attachment:-> FDA Advisory No. 2019-340

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FDA Advisory No. 2019-338 || Public Health Warning Against the Purchase and Use of the following Unregistered Medical Devices:

FDA Advisory No. 2019-338 || Public Health Warning Against the Purchase and Use of the following Unregistered Medical Devices:

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) warns the general public and all healthcare professionals against the purchase and use of the unregistered medical devices:

  1. Daiso – Fruit Fragrance Bandages
  2. Daiso – Cold Wrap – Icing Relief Stretch Bandage

The FDA verified through post-marketing surveillance that the abovementioned medical device is not registered and the Certificate of Product Registration (CPR) has not yet been issued. Pursuant to the Republic Act No. 9711, otherwise known as the “Food and Drug Administration Act of 2009”, the manufacture, importation, exportation, sale, offering for sale, distribution, transfer, non-consumer use, promotion, advertising or sponsorship of health products without the proper authorization is prohibited.

Since this unregistered medical device has not gone through evaluation process of the FDA, the agency cannot assure its quality and safety.

In light of the foregoing, the public is advised not to purchase the violative product in the market.           

All concerned establishments are warned not to distribute, advertise, or sell the said violative medical device until CPR is issued, otherwise, regulatory actions and sanctions shall be strictly pursued.

All FDA Regional Field Offices and Regulatory Enforcement Units in coordination with law enforcement agencies and Local Government Units are requested to ensure that this product is not sold or made available in the market or areas of jurisdiction.

The Bureau of Customs is urged to restrain the entry of this unregistered product.

For more information and inquiries, kindly contact the FDA Center for Device Regulation, Radiation Health and Research through e-mail at [email protected], or call (02) 857-1900 loc. 8301.

To report any sale or distribution of unregistered medical device, the online reporting facility, eReport can be accessed at www.fda.gov.ph/ereport.

Dissemination of this advisory to all concerned is hereby requested.

Attachment:-> FDA Advisory No. 2019-338