# China NMPA Product Recall - Knee prosthesis (trade name: NexGen)

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> China NMPA product recall for Knee prosthesis (trade name: NexGen) by Zimmer Inc. published May 04, 2015. Recall level: . On May 4, 2015, the National Medical Products Administration (NMPA) of China published an index conc

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## Details

- Record Type: CHINA_PRODUCT_RECALL
- Title: Zimmer Inc. in the United States is recalling knee prostheses (brand name: NexGen).
- Company Name: Zimmer Inc.
- Publication Date: 2015-05-04
- Product Name: Knee prosthesis (trade name: NexGen)
- Recall Reason: The product packaging can be nailed.
- Discovering Company: Zimmer Medical (Shanghai) International Trading Co., Ltd.
- Manufacturing Company: Zimmer Inc.
- Summary: On May 4, 2015, the National Medical Products Administration (NMPA) of China published an index concerning a voluntary recall initiated by Zimmer Inc. of the United States. The recall, reported by its distributor, Zimmer (Shanghai) Medical International Trading Co., Ltd., pertained to NexGen knee prostheses (Registration Certificate No.: CFDA (Imported) 2012 No. 3462713). The primary issue identified was the presence of potentially contaminated nails within the product packaging. The manufacturer confirmed that the recalled products were not sold in the Chinese market. Under the NMPA's regulatory framework, this action underscores a commitment to product quality and patient safety. In response, the NMPA mandated that food and drug administrations across all Chinese provinces, autonomous regions, and municipalities strengthen their supervision of similar medical devices. This measure aims to proactively monitor product safety, even for items not directly sold domestically but registered or distributed by local entities.

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