Anesthetics and surgery
New generic drugs
Health Canada approved four new generic drugs for anesthetics and surgery.
New medical devices
Magec Spinal Bracing and Distraction System
(novel technology)
Indication:
A magnetic driven, self-lengthening spinal rod that could reduce the number of surgeries in the correction of scoliosis in children.
Risk communications
Health Canada released one risk communication on anesthetics and surgery.