Recall of Nucletron B.V. Intrauterine Tube

Source: Health Canada · Canada

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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.

What this Health Canada recall tells you, and what most readers miss

This notice was issued by Health Canada on April 8, 2026 and geographically references Canada. Its severity classification of "high" signals how the issuing agency weighs the risk of harm if no action is taken - "critical" and "high" tier alerts typically carry direct consumer actions, while "medium" and "low" tend toward informational guidance or monitoring advisories. The category it belongs to - Product & Food Recalls - determines the consumer-protection framework behind it, which shapes what remedies (refunds, replacements, repairs, or the recall itself) are available to affected consumers and which agency holds statutory responsibility for enforcement.

Most readers skim a notice like this, check whether they are personally affected, and move on. The more useful lens is to verify its scope, source, and timestamp, then compare related notices without assuming that one record proves a broader trend.

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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

Original source: Health Canada Official Notice ↗

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about this Health Canada recall.

What is this Health Canada recall 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 updates?
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