# China NMPA Product Recall - Surgical Lights

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> China NMPA product recall for Surgical Lights by BERCHTOLI GmbH & Co. KG, a German limited partnership of lilies. published July 31, 2025. Recall level: Level 3 Recall. The National Medical Products Administration (NMPA) in China issued an announcement on July 31, 2025

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## Details

- Record Type: CHINA_PRODUCT_RECALL
- Title: BERCHTOLD GmbH & Co. KG, a German joint venture, has initiated a voluntary recall of its surgical lights.
- Company Name: BERCHTOLI GmbH & Co. KG, a German limited partnership of lilies.
- Publication Date: 2025-07-31
- Product Name: Surgical Lights
- Recall Level: Level 3 Recall
- Recall Reason: The powder coating on the product may peel off, allowing contaminants to enter the sterile area.
- Discovering Company: Stryker (Beijing) Medical Devices Co., Ltd.
- Manufacturing Company: BERCHTOLI GmbH & Co. KG, a German limited partnership of lilies.
- Summary: The National Medical Products Administration (NMPA) in China issued an announcement on July 31, 2025, regarding a voluntary Class III recall of specific Surgical Lights. The recall was initiated by the manufacturer, BERCHTOLD GmbH & Co. KG, and reported to the NMPA by Stryker (Beijing) Medical Devices Co., Ltd. The fundamental concern prompting this recall is the identified potential for the powder coating on these surgical lighting units to peel. This issue presents a significant risk, as the detached coating particles could inadvertently enter sterile environments within operating rooms or other clinical settings. Such contamination has the potential to compromise the sterility of surgical fields, instruments, or even open wounds, thereby increasing the risk of infection or adverse events for patients. The affected products are identifiable by National Medical Device Registration Certificate No. 20172016123. It is noteworthy that while this recall is being conducted to address a critical quality concern, the specific batch of products implicated in this voluntary action were not imported into the Chinese market. Companies are directed to consult the 'Medical Device Recall Event Report Form' for comprehensive details concerning the specific models and specifications of the affected devices. This proactive measure by BERCHTOLD GmbH & Co. KG, under the oversight of the NMPA, highlights the industry's commitment to upholding stringent product quality and patient safety standards globally, even when direct market distribution is not involved.

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