Nucletron B.V. Intrauterine Tube Recall - Tip Detachment
Summary
Health Canada issued a Type II medical device recall for Nucletron B.V. Intrauterine Tubes (catalog numbers 152019-00 through 126015-01) affecting 44 product lots. The recall addresses a safety concern where the tip of the 4mm diameter IU tube detached and remained within a patient during use. Healthcare providers and facilities using these devices must stop use immediately and contact the manufacturer.
What changed
Health Canada issued a Type II medical device recall for Nucletron B.V. Intrauterine Tubes, affecting 44 catalog numbers (152019-00 through 126015-01). The safety concern involves the detachment of the tip of the 4mm diameter IU tube that remained within a patient during a medical procedure.\n\nHealthcare providers and facilities performing intrauterine procedures must immediately cease use of all affected products and contact the manufacturer at the provided email or phone number. Given the potential for serious patient harm including surgical complications from retained device fragments, this recall represents a significant patient safety matter requiring urgent attention from clinical staff and supply chain managers.
What to do next
- Stop using all affected Nucletron B.V. Intrauterine Tube catalog numbers immediately
- Contact manufacturer at APPLICATION.SUPPORT.NA@ELEKTA.COM or 1-855-693-5358
- Follow manufacturer instructions for return/disposition of affected devices
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Health product recall
Nucletron B.V. Intrauterine Tube
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Last updated
2026-04-08
Summary
Product Nucletron B.V. Intrauterine Tube Issue Medical devices - Performance What to do Contact the manufacturer if you require additional information.
APPLICATION.SUPPORT.NA@ELEKTA.COM
TEL: +1 855 6935358
HTTPS://WWW.ELEKTA.COM
Audience Healthcare
Affected products
| Affected products | Lot or serial number | Model or catalogue number |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Intrauterine Tube | Not applicable. | 152019-00 |
| Intrauterine Tube | Not applicable. | 152021-00 |
| Intrauterine Tube | Not applicable. | 152008-00 |
| Intrauterine Tube | Not applicable. | 152015-00 |
| Intrauterine Tube | Not applicable. | 152018-00 |
| Intrauterine Tube | Not applicable. | 152005-00 |
| Intrauterine Tube | Not applicable. | 152007-00 |
| Intrauterine Tube | Not applicable. | 152012-00 |
| Intrauterine Tube | Not applicable. | 152014-00 |
| Intrauterine Tube | Not applicable. | 152009-00 |
| Intrauterine Tube | Not applicable. | 152010-00 |
| Intrauterine Tube | Not applicable. | 152011-00 |
| Intrauterine Tube | Not applicable. | 152013-00 |
| Intrauterine Tube | Not applicable. | 152016-00 |
| Intrauterine Tube | Not applicable. | 152020-00 |
| Intrauterine Tube | Not applicable. | 152022-00 |
| Intrauterine Tube | Not applicable. | 152017-00 |
| Intrauterine Tube | Not applicable. | 152023-00 |
| Intrauterine Tube | Not applicable. | 126014-01 |
| Intrauterine Tube | Not applicable. | 126019-00 |
| Intrauterine Tube | Not applicable. | 126016-01 |
| Intrauterine Tube | Not applicable. | 126020-00 |
| Intrauterine Tube | Not applicable. | 126020-01 |
| Intrauterine Tube | Not applicable. | 126021-01 |
| Intrauterine Tube | Not applicable. | 126016-00 |
| Intrauterine Tube | Not applicable. | 126017-00 |
| Intrauterine Tube | Not applicable. | 126017-01 |
| Intrauterine Tube | Not applicable. | 126018-01 |
| Intrauterine Tube | Not applicable. | 126023-00 |
| Intrauterine Tube | Not applicable. | 126023-01 |
| Intrauterine Tube | Not applicable. | 126013-01 |
| Intrauterine Tube | Not applicable. | 126014-00 |
| Intrauterine Tube | Not applicable. | 126018-00 |
| Intrauterine Tube | Not applicable. | 126013-00 |
| Intrauterine Tube | Not applicable. | 126015-00 |
| Intrauterine Tube | Not applicable. | 126021-00 |
| Intrauterine Tube | Not applicable. | 126022-00 |
| Intrauterine Tube | Not applicable. | 126022-01 |
| Intrauterine Tube | Not applicable. | 126015-01 |
| Intrauterine Tube | Not applicable. | 126019-01 |
Issue
Elekta are 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.
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Details
Original published date:
2026-04-08
Alert / recall type Health product recall Category Health products - Medical devices - Radiology Companies Nucletron B.V.
Waardgelder 1, Veenendaal, Netherlands, 3905 TH
Published by Health Canada Audience Healthcare Recall class Type II Recall date
2026-03-20
Identification number RA-81859
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