# China NMPA Product Recall - ophthalmic scalpel

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> China NMPA product recall for ophthalmic scalpel by Bausch & Lomb (Shanghai) Trading Co., Ltd. published May 08, 2017. Recall level: III. The National Medical Products Administration (NMPA) announced on May 8, 2017, that Bausch & Lomb (Sh

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## Details

- Record Type: CHINA_PRODUCT_RECALL
- Title: Bausch & Lomb (Shanghai) Trading Co., Ltd. voluntarily recalls ophthalmic surgical scalpels.
- Company Name: Bausch & Lomb (Shanghai) Trading Co., Ltd.
- Publication Date: 2017-05-08
- Product Name: ophthalmic scalpel
- Recall Level: III
- Recall Reason: The blade may be dull.
- Discovering Company: Bausch & Lomb (Shanghai) Trading Co., Ltd.
- Manufacturing Company: Bausch & Lomb (Shanghai) Trading Co., Ltd.
- Summary: The National Medical Products Administration (NMPA) announced on May 8, 2017, that Bausch & Lomb (Shanghai) Trading Co., Ltd. initiated a voluntary Class III recall of specific ophthalmic surgical knives. This action stemmed from a quality concern identified through a small number of complaints received from overseas markets, indicating a potential issue with the blades being dull. This voluntary recall addresses a potential product defect where the surgical instruments may not perform as intended during medical procedures. Under the regulatory framework of the NMPA, a Class III recall signifies a situation where the use of, or exposure to, the affected product is not likely to cause adverse health consequences. The company's required action is to retrieve the relevant product batches from the market. Comprehensive details regarding the model, specifications, and batch numbers of the recalled ophthalmic surgical knives are documented in the "Medical Device Recall Event Report Form" attached to the NMPA's official announcement.

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