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Information Update - Infrared saunas not authorized to treat any medical conditions

Issued July 4, 2019
Issue
Hazard description
Product safety
What to do
Do not use infrared saunas to treat a medical condition. Patients who have relied on these types of machines for medical treatment should contact their healthcare provider for appropriate follow-up and testing. Check whether medical devices have been authorized for sale by searching Health Canada's Medical Devices Active Licence Listing (MDALL). Check Health Canada's Recalls and Safety Alerts database for advisories on illegal health products that have been found on the Canadian market. Report complaints involving medical devices, including the advertising and sale of unauthorized devices, to Health Canada . Stay connected with Health Canada and receive the latest advisories and product recalls.