Hong Kong Recalls Eurogine IUDs Due to Breakage Issues

Hong Kong’s Department of Health recalled five lots of Eurogine SL intrauterine devices, citing an increased risk of breakage when the IUDs are extracted. About 1,400 of the affected IUDs were distributed in Hong Kong.

The recall affects the Ancora 375 Cu Normal and the Novaplus Cu Normal models.

According to Eurogine, the issue was caused by defective manufacturing of the raw material. It said the efficacy of the IUD is not affected, and premature removal is not recommended.