# China NMPA Product Recall - Joint surgical tools

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> China NMPA product recall for Joint surgical tools by HowmedicaOsteonics Corp. published November 23, 2011. Recall level: . The National Medical Products Administration (NMPA) issued notice JGXX-2011-10130 on November 23, 20

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## Details

- Record Type: CHINA_PRODUCT_RECALL
- Title: Howmedica Osteonics Corp. recalls joint surgery tools.
- Company Name: HowmedicaOsteonics Corp.
- Publication Date: 2011-11-23
- Product Name: Joint surgical tools
- Recall Reason: Stryker received a Product Experience Report (PER) stating that the rotating slider was improperly positioned on the Triathlon Tibial Positioning Handle (part number: 6541-2-807).
- Discovering Company: Stryker (Beijing) Medical Devices Co., Ltd.
- Manufacturing Company: HowmedicaOsteonics Corp.
- Summary: The National Medical Products Administration (NMPA) issued notice JGXX-2011-10130 on November 23, 2011, regarding a voluntary recall initiated by Howmedica Osteonics Corp. The recall pertains to specific joint surgical tools, models 6541-2-807 and 6541-2-808, due to improper positioning of the rotating slider on the Triathlon Tibial Positioning Handle. These instruments are utilized in various arthroplasty and trauma surgeries.

While the manufacturer, Howmedica Osteonics Corp., through its Chinese representative, Stryker (Beijing) Medical Devices Co., Ltd., is conducting this recall in numerous regions including Europe, Canada, Japan, Latin America, Hong Kong, Taiwan, South Korea, Singapore, Poland, South Africa, Australia, and New Zealand, it explicitly does not involve the Chinese mainland market. Stryker confirmed no affected batches were sold in mainland China, thus no product identification information or specific recall actions are required there. However, the recall does impact Hong Kong. The NMPA has instructed local food and drug administrations to enhance their supervision and management of similar medical devices.

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