# China NMPA Product Recall - Arterial and venous catheterization

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> China NMPA product recall for Arterial and venous catheterization by Medtronic Inc. published September 07, 2015. Recall level: . On September 7, 2015, Medtronic Inc. initiated a voluntary recall of its arterial and venous cathete

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## Details

- Record Type: CHINA_PRODUCT_RECALL
- Title: Medtronic Inc. recalls arteriovenous catheters.
- Company Name: Medtronic Inc.
- Publication Date: 2015-09-07
- Product Name: Arterial and venous catheterization
- Recall Reason: The product may be missing a guidewire.
- Discovering Company: Medtronic (Shanghai) Management Co., Ltd.
- Manufacturing Company: Medtronic Inc.
- Summary: On September 7, 2015, Medtronic Inc. initiated a voluntary recall of its arterial and venous catheters, as reported by its Chinese entity, Medtronic Inc. (Shanghai) Management Co., Ltd. The primary issue identified was a potential for missing guidewires within these critical medical devices. This recall, concerning products registered under CFDA Import Medical Device No. 20133665005, was a proactive measure taken by the manufacturer. It is important to note that Medtronic Inc. confirmed the recalled products were not distributed or sold within the Chinese market. Despite this, the National Medical Products Administration (NMPA), which hosted this recall notification, took a proactive stance. The NMPA directed all provincial, autonomous region, and municipal food and drug administrations to reinforce their oversight and management practices for similar medical devices. This action underscores the regulatory framework's commitment to patient safety and product quality, even when products are not directly sold in the local market, ensuring vigilance across the supply chain. The notice did not specify any direct inspection dates, but rather served as a public announcement of the voluntary recall and subsequent regulatory directives.

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