# China NMPA Product Recall - Central venous catheter

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> China NMPA product recall for Central venous catheter by B. Braun Medical (Shanghai) International Trading Co., Ltd. published January 13, 2017. Recall level: . On January 13, 2017, the National Medical Products Administration (NMPA) announced a voluntary produ

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## Details

- Record Type: CHINA_PRODUCT_RECALL
- Title: B. Braun Medical (Shanghai) International Trading Co., Ltd. voluntarily recalls central venous catheters
- Company Name: B. Braun Medical (Shanghai) International Trading Co., Ltd.
- Publication Date: 2017-01-13
- Product Name: Central venous catheter
- Recall Reason: During product manufacturing, it was discovered that the connection between the Luer connector and the extension tubing of a central venous catheter was not tight.
- Discovering Company: B. Braun Medical (Shanghai) International Trading Co., Ltd.
- Manufacturing Company: B. Braun Medical (Shanghai) International Trading Co., Ltd.
- Summary: On January 13, 2017, the National Medical Products Administration (NMPA) announced a voluntary product recall initiated by B. Braun Medical (Shanghai) International Trading Co., Ltd. for specific central venous catheters. This action was prompted by the discovery of a critical manufacturing defect: an inadequate connection between the Luer connector and the extension tube of certain central venous catheters. Such a looseness in connection could potentially lead to operational failures or compromise the integrity of the medical device during clinical use, posing a risk to patients. The company identified this issue during its internal quality control processes, leading to the decision to recall the affected products. All items subject to this recall, encompassing particular models, specifications, and batch numbers, had been exclusively distributed and sold within the Chinese market. B. Braun Medical (Shanghai) International Trading Co., Ltd. reported this issue to the NMPA and undertook the recall as a necessary corrective action to mitigate potential risks associated with the defect. This proactive measure by the company, under the regulatory framework of the NMPA, underscores a commitment to patient safety and adherence to product quality standards within the medical device industry.

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