# China NMPA Product Recall - Cranial surgical navigation and positioning system

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> China NMPA product recall for Cranial surgical navigation and positioning system by Medtronic Navigation Inc. published April 25, 2024. Recall level: Level 3 Recall. Medtronic Navigation, Inc. has initiated a voluntary Class III recall of its Cranial surgical naviga

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## Details

- Record Type: CHINA_PRODUCT_RECALL
- Title: Medtronic Navigation, Inc. is voluntarily recalling its neurosurgical positioning devices.
- Company Name: Medtronic Navigation Inc.
- Publication Date: 2024-04-25
- Product Name: Cranial surgical navigation and positioning system
- Recall Level: Level 3 Recall
- Recall Reason: Some products were not labeled with information as required by Japanese regulations when shipped.
- Discovering Company: Medtronic (Shanghai) Management Co., Ltd.
- Manufacturing Company: Medtronic Navigation Inc.
- Summary: Medtronic Navigation, Inc. has initiated a voluntary Class III recall of its Cranial surgical navigation and positioning system (National Medical Device Registration Certificate No. 20223010631). This action, reported by Medtronic (Shanghai) Management Co., Ltd. and overseen by the National Medical Products Administration (NMPA), was announced on April 25, 2024. The recall stems from a critical compliance issue: certain affected products lacked the necessary labeling information mandated by Japanese regulations at the time of shipment. The primary concern revolves around ensuring that medical devices adhere to the specific labeling requirements of the jurisdictions where they are distributed. While the NMPA oversees this recall in China, the underlying problem relates to international regulatory compliance, specifically with Japanese standards. A Class III recall indicates that the product defect is unlikely to cause adverse health consequences. Medtronic is proactively addressing this issue to maintain regulatory adherence and product integrity. The company has provided a "Medical Device Recall Event Report Form" that details the specific models, specifications, and batch numbers of the affected devices. This recall underscores the importance of stringent quality control and comprehensive regulatory compliance throughout the global supply chain for medical devices to ensure patient safety and market trust.

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