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PRAC Recommendations on Signals - January 2026 Meeting

The European Medicines Agency's Pharmacovigilance Risk Assessment Committee (PRAC) has adopted recommendations on safety signals discussed in January 2026. Marketing Authorisation Holders (MAHs) for affected medicinal products are required to update product information within specified timelines.

PRAC Recommendations on Safety Signals

The European Medicines Agency's Pharmacovigilance Risk Assessment Committee (PRAC) has adopted recommendations on safety signals discussed between September 29 and October 2, 2025. These recommendations are directly actionable by marketing authorisation holders (MAHs) for both Centrally Authorised Products (CAPs) and Nationally Authorised Products (NAPs).

ANSM Safety Information: Mobile Hoist and Bath Elevator

The French National Agency for Medicines and Health Products Safety (ANSM) has issued safety information regarding a mobile hoist and bath elevator from Mangar International. This notice, registered under number R2607055, alerts home healthcare providers and retailers to a safety action implemented by the manufacturer.

Spinal Plug Safety Alert for Pharmacies

The French ANSM has been informed of a lot recall action for spinal plugs (Airplug T10-T12) by Groupe Lépine, registered under action number R2607057. Pharmacies are directed to consult the provided letter from the manufacturer for details.

ANSM Safety Alert for Manosplint Cushionfoam Medical Device

The French National Agency for Medicines and Health Products Safety (ANSM) has issued a safety alert regarding the Manosplint Cushionfoam medical device, identified by safety action number R2606620. This alert concerns a safety action initiated by the manufacturer, Kinetec SAS.

Safety alert for DermaGenius 3.0 reagent

The French National Agency for Medicines and Health Products Safety (ANSM) has issued a safety alert regarding the DermaGenius 3.0 Complete Multiplex real-time PCR reagent. This alert, registered under number R2607183, informs medical biology analysis laboratories of a security action implemented by PathoNostics.

ArjoHuntleigh Tenor Mobile Hoist Safety Alert

The French National Agency for the Safety of Medicines and Health Products (ANSM) has announced a product recall for the ArjoHuntleigh Tenor mobile hoist. This action, registered under number R2606757, is being implemented by the manufacturer ArjoHuntleigh AB.

Health Canada Implements ICH Q12 and Q14 Guidance

Health Canada has announced the implementation of International Council for Harmonisation (ICH) Q12 and Q14 guidance. The initial scope focuses on Post Approval Change Management Protocols (PACMPs) for Biologic and Radiopharmaceutical Drugs Directorate products, with further implementation details to follow.

Health Canada Implements ICH Pharmaceutical Guidelines

Health Canada is implementing new International Council for Harmonisation (ICH) guidelines for pharmaceuticals, including M13A and Q12/Q14. These implemented ICH guidelines will take precedence over existing Health Canada guidance documents where discrepancies exist, potentially leading to amendments or withdrawals of current guidance.

Health Product Shortages in Canada: 2024-2025 Review

Health Canada has released its review of health product shortages for the 2024-2025 fiscal year. The report details drug and medical device shortages, including reporting requirements for manufacturers and highlights of high-impact cases. It notes a decrease in new drug shortage reports compared to the previous year.