Recall of Nucletron B.V. Intrauterine Tube

Product & Food Recalls high Health Canada · · Canada

Health Canada has issued a recall notice for certain Intrauterine Tubes due to a safety concern where the tip may detach and remain in patients.

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What Happened

Elekta is informing customers of a safety concern regarding the detachment of the tip of the Intrauterine Tube (IU tube) with a 4mm diameter that remained within a patient.

Which Products Are Affected

The affected products are Intrauterine Tubes with the following model or catalogue numbers: 152019-00, 152021-00, 152008-00, 152015-00, 152018-00, 152005-00, 152007-00, 152012-00, 152014-00, 152009-00, 152010-00, and 152011-00. Lot or serial numbers are not applicable. The products are manufactured by Nucletron B.V.

What You Should Do

For further information, refer to the recall notice from Health Canada, as specific actions are not detailed in the provided source.

Why This Matters

This recall addresses a potential safety issue with medical devices that could affect patient health, highlighting the importance of ensuring product reliability in healthcare.

Source

Health Canada: https://recalls-rappels.canada.ca/en/alert-recall/nucletron-bv-intrauterine-tube

Source: Health Canada Official Notice

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is this product & food recalls alert about?
Health Canada has issued a recall notice for certain Intrauterine Tubes due to a safety concern where the tip may detach and remain in patients.
Which agency issued this alert?
This alert was issued by Health Canada. The original notice is available at the source link at the bottom of this article.
How severe is this alert?
This alert is classified as "high" severity. Take precautions and monitor for updates.
What area is affected?
This alert affects Canada. Check with Health Canada for the most current geographic scope.
Where can I find more product & food recalls alerts?
Browse all product & food recalls alerts on Areazine at areazine.com/ca/recalls/ for the latest updates from Health Canada and other agencies.