Canada

SOLTIVE Premium SuperPulsed Laser System Recall

Health Canada has issued a Type II recall for the SOLTIVE Premium SuperPulsed Laser System manufactured by Gyrus Acmi, Inc. The recall is due to a defect in the 24V power supply causing sudden power loss or failure to power on. Affected customers will be contacted by Olympus representatives to schedule service.

Monoject Syringe Recall

Health Canada has issued a Type II recall for Monoject 1mL Luer Lock Syringes due to incorrect labeling. The affected products are mislabeled as Tuberculin syringes but contain U-100 Insulin syringes. Healthcare providers are advised to contact the manufacturer for more information.

Arjo Tenor Mobile Lift Recall

Health Canada has issued a Type II recall for the Arjo Tenor Mobile Lift due to a brake defect that can cause uncontrolled descent. All affected units must be removed from service immediately until repaired by authorized personnel.

Instinct Plus Endoscopic Clipping Device Recall

Health Canada has issued a Type II recall for the Instinct® Plus Endoscopic Clipping Device manufactured by Wilson-Cook Medical, Inc. due to 486 reported malfunctions where the clip fails to open. This recall is to withdraw products manufactured prior to corrective actions being implemented.

Health Canada Recalls Nitrous Oxide Chargers

Health Canada has issued a recall for nitrous oxide chargers sold for inhalation without market authorization. Consumers are warned not to inhale these products recreationally and to seek medical attention if side effects occur. The recall affects multiple brands sold by Total Merchandise Ltd.

Project Fletcher Fraud Investigation: Eight Arrests, Five Suspects Sought

Durham Regional Police Service announced eight arrests in Project Fletcher, a fraud investigation involving over $3 million defrauded from a Durham Region business. Five suspects remain at large. The investigation uncovered extensive money laundering activities over approximately 15 years.

FINTRAC Advisory on Financial Transactions with FATF High-Risk Countries

FINTRAC has issued an advisory regarding financial transactions with countries identified by the Financial Action Task Force (FATF). Reporting entities must treat transactions with the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK), Iran, and Myanmar as high-risk and apply enhanced due diligence measures.

FINTRAC Imposes Penalty on Manor Windsor Realty Ltd.

FINTRAC has imposed an administrative monetary penalty of $107,250 on Manor Windsor Realty Ltd. The real estate brokerage was found to be non-compliant with several provisions of the Proceeds of Crime (Money Laundering) and Terrorist Financing Act.

FINTRAC Imposes $148,912 Penalty on Century 21 Heritage Group Ltd

FINTRAC has imposed an administrative monetary penalty of $148,912.50 on Century 21 Heritage Group Ltd. for failing to submit a suspicious transaction report. This action highlights the agency's commitment to enforcing anti-money laundering and anti-terrorist financing regulations.

Canada Beneficial Ownership Requirements Guidance

FINTRAC has released a video explaining beneficial ownership requirements in Canada, crucial for combating money laundering and terrorist financing. The guidance is relevant to all reporting entities except title insurers.