Amendment to export ban for medicinal specialities
Export ban for medicinal specialities expanded from EEA-only restriction to general prohibition, effective 9 October 2026, with exception for named-patient use.
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West Nile Virus (WNV) – Bulgaria: New Safety Information
Human WNV infections reported in Sofia-Stadt and Varna, Bulgaria; notification from ECDC to Austrian health authority.
Austria BASG · AustriaWest Nile Virus (WNV) – Slovenia
Confirmed human WNV infections reported in Slovenia's Savinja Region; blood donor screening and patient history protocols advised.
Austria BASG · AustriaUpdate: West Nile Virus (WNV) - Austria
Confirmed autochthonous human West Nile Virus infection reported in North Burgenland in addition to previously known region.
Austria BASG · AustriaUpdate: West Nile Virus (WNV) — Netherlands
Confirmed human West Nile Virus infections reported in multiple regions of the Netherlands; blood donor screening and patient history assessment advised.
Austria BASG · AustriaUpdate: West Nile Virus (WNV) – Serbia
Confirmed human West Nile Virus infections reported in ten regions of Serbia; blood donor screening and patient history assessment advised.
Austria BASG · AustriaUpdate: Chikungunya cases in France
Confirmed autochthone Chikungunya cases reported in multiple French regions and overseas departments; attention requested in patient history and donor screening.
Austria BASG · AustriaUpdate: Dengue – France and overseas territories
Confirmed autochthonous dengue cases reported in French departments and overseas territories; attention requested in patient history and donor screening.
Austria BASG · AustriaUpdate: West Nile Virus (WNV) – Hungary
BASG reports additional autochthonous WNV infections in Csongrád-Csanád region, Hungary, via ECDC notification.
Austria BASG · AustriaUpdate: West Nile Virus (WNV) - Germany
ECDC reports autochthonous human WNV infections detected in Leipzig, Germany, in addition to previously known regions.
Austria BASG · AustriaWest Nile Virus (WNV) – Cyprus
Confirmed human West Nile Virus infections reported in Cyprus; blood donor screening and patient history assessment advised.
Austria BASG · AustriaUpdate: West Nile Virus (WNV) – Albania
BASG reports confirmed human West Nile Virus infections in Elbasan, Albania, in addition to previously known regions.
Austria BASG · AustriaUpdate: West Nile Virus (WNV) – Croatia
Croatia reports additional autochthonous West Nile Virus infections in Osijek-Baranja region beyond previously notified areas.
Austria BASG · AustriaUpdate: West Nile Virus (WNV) – Kosovo
ECDC notified BASG of confirmed human WNV infections in Pejë, Kosovo, in addition to previously reported regions.
Austria BASG · AustriaUpdate: West Nile Virus (WNV) – Italy: NAT testing requirement for blood and blood components
Italian authorities have introduced ID WNV NAT testing for blood and blood component donations in multiple regions due to confirmed cases.
Austria BASG · AustriaUpdate: Dengue – Italy
Confirmed autochthonous dengue cases reported in multiple Italian regions including Apulia, Veneto, Tuscany, Lombardy, and Campania.
Austria BASG · AustriaBASG eServices maintenance work
BASG eServices unavailable due to scheduled maintenance; contact basg-eservices@ages.at for urgent matters.
Austria BASG · AustriaUpdate: West Nile Virus (WNV) – North Macedonia
BASG notified of additional human WNV infections in Polog region, North Macedonia, beyond previously reported areas.
Austria BASG · AustriaUpdate: West Nile Virus (WNV) – Spain
Confirmed human West Nile Virus infections reported in seven Spanish regions; blood donor screening and case history assessment advised.
Austria BASG · AustriaUpdate: West Nile Virus (WNV) – Greece
Confirmed human West Nile Virus infections reported in multiple Greek regions; blood donor screening and patient history assessment advised.
Austria BASG · AustriaChikungunya – Italy
Confirmed autochthonous Chikungunya case reported in Italy; healthcare providers advised to consider in patient history and donor screening.
Austria BASG · AustriaUpdate: West Nile Virus (WNV) – Romania
Confirmed human West Nile Virus infections reported in additional Romanian regions (Dolj and Olt).
Austria BASG · AustriaUpdate: West Nile Virus (WNV) – France
France reports autochthonous West Nile Virus infections in additional departments: Ain, Landes, Corse-de-Sud, and Haute-Corse.
Austria BASG · AustriaSafety Information: Unauthorised distribution of Dexcom G7 Sensor batches 1725204004 and 1725069002 by third parties
BASG warns of unauthorised distribution of two batches of Dexcom G7 continuous glucose monitoring sensor by third parties.
Austria BASG · AustriaSafety Information: Potential Therapy Interruption Risk in Astral 100/150 Ventilators
Astral 100 and 150 ventilators manufactured before October 2024 with serial numbers below 22241890149 may experience supercapacitor leakage causing device malfunction.
Austria BASG · AustriaSafety Information: Counterfeit Hearing Aid (Hearing Aid with Bluetooth 16 CHANNEL, catalogue number 5216B)
BASG warns of counterfeit hearing aids with Bluetooth, 16-channel, rechargeable model, catalogue number 5216B.
Austria BASG · AustriaCHMP Meeting Highlights July 2026: Evlarco (obicetrapib/ezetimibe) positive opinion
Evlarco (obicetrapib/ezetimibe) received a positive CHMP recommendation for treatment of primary hypercholesterolaemia and mixed dyslipidaemia as an adjunct to diet.
Austria BASG · AustriaBupropion neuraxpharm 300 mg tablets with modified-release formulation: recall
Recall of Bupropion neuraxpharm 300 mg modified-release tablets due to deviations in drug release.
Austria BASG · AustriaWarning: Castor Oil Intestinal Wrap Set classified as illegal presentation medicinal product
BASG warns against the product 'Rizinusöl-Darmwickel Set' as it has been classified as an illegal presentation medicinal product.
Austria BASG · AustriaUpdate: West Nile Virus (WNV) – Belgium
ECDC notified BASG of confirmed human WNV infections in Sint-Niklaas, Belgium, in addition to previously reported regions.
Austria BASG · AustriaCryos International - Aarhus ApS: Donor FINN/2771 blocked
Donor and donor gametes FINN/2771 blocked as of 3 August 2026.
Austria BASG · AustriaCryos International - Aarhus ApS: Sperm donor REILLY – ADHD diagnosis notification
Danish tissue bank notifies that sperm donor REILLY has been diagnosed with ADHD; donor and gametes blocked except for sibling use.
Austria BASG · AustriaConoxia Medical Gas: Recall due to defective labelling
Recall of Conoxia medical gas due to labelling errors.
Austria BASG · AustriaFingolimod Zentiva 0.5mg hard capsules recall
Recall of Fingolimod Zentiva 0.5mg hard capsules due to quality standard deviations at the manufacturer.
Austria BASG · AustriaRheumesser 3 ml ampoules – recall due to possible particle contamination
Recall of Rheumesser 3 ml ampoules initiated on 3 August 2026 due to possible contamination with particles.
Austria BASG · AustriaLIBTAYO 350 mg concentrate for solution for infusion – Recall
Recall of LIBTAYO 350 mg concentrate for infusion due to defective crimping.
Austria BASG · AustriaUpCard 3 mg Tablets for Dogs – Recall
Recall of UpCard 3 mg tablets for dogs due to incorrect active ingredient information in the package insert.
Austria BASG · AustriaCryos International - Aarhus ApS: Donor ALVISS Neu permanently blocked
A donor and donor gametes have been permanently blocked as of 2 July 2026.
Austria BASG · AustriaLitalir 500 mg capsules (parallel distribution EMRA-MED Arzneimittel GmbH) – Recall
Recall of Litalir 500 mg capsules due to deviation in appearance.
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