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Health product recall

NOVA-T INTRAUTERINE DEVICE (2015-12-22)

Starting date:
December 22, 2015
Posting date:
February 1, 2016
Type of communication:
Medical Device Recall
Subcategory:
Medical Device
Hazard classification:
Type II
Source of recall:
Health Canada
Issue:
Medical Devices
Audience:
General Public, Hospitals, Healthcare Professionals
Identification number:
RA-56916

Affected Products 

  1. NOVA-T INTRAUTERINE DEVICE

Reason

Bayer observed an increase in reports of device breakage for Nova-T in 2015. The reported breakage was noticed during insertion, or shortly after insertion, in connection with expulsion of the T-body loop with attached threads.

Affected products

  1. NOVA-T INTRAUTERINE DEVICE

Lot or serial number
  • TU00VV7
  • TU00Z67
  • TU01108
  • TU011WR
  • TU013RK
  • TU014KS
  • TU0164H
Model or catalog number
  • CU 200 AG
Companies
Manufacturer
Bayer Inc.
2920 MATHESON BLVD. EAST
MISSISSAUGA
L4W 5R6
Ontario
CANADA