Database updated: 27 October 2026
Safety Information
Medsafe Online Recall Database
Detail of Recall
| Type of Product: | Device |
| Medsafe Reference: | 36709 |
| Brand Name: | cervical/endometrial Applicator |
| Model: | Brachytherapy applicator, remote afterloading, Cervical/Endometrial |
| Affected: | |
| Software version: | |
| Recalling Organisation: | Elekta Pty Limited - New Zealand Branch Suite 302, Geyser Building, 100 Parnell Road Parnell AUCKLAND 1052 |
| Contact Information: | 0273-544-793 |
| Manufacturer: | Nucletron BV |
| Issue: | The manufacturer are informing customers of a safety concern regarding the detachment of the tip of the Intrauterine tube (IU tube) with a 4mm diameter. Inadequate application of the epoxy adhesive between the tip and the inner and end surfaces of the fibre tube may contribute to tip detachment. If the tip detaches during a procedure and is retained in the body there is risk of reduced fertility, inflammation and pain. |
| Recall action type: | Correction |
| Recall action: | Manufacturer to issue advice regarding use |
| Level of recall: | Hospital/Pharmacy/Laboratory |
| Date Commenced: | 1/4/2026 |
