# China NMPA Product Recall - Ultrasonic surgical equipment and accessories for joint revision

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> China NMPA product recall for Ultrasonic surgical equipment and accessories for joint revision by Zimmer Medical (Shanghai) International Trading Co., Ltd. published June 11, 2019. Recall level: Level 2 Recall. Zimmer Medical (Shanghai) International Medical Trading Co., Ltd. initiated a voluntary Class II rec

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## Details

- Record Type: CHINA_PRODUCT_RECALL
- Title: Zimmer Medical (Shanghai) International Trading Co., Ltd. is voluntarily recalling ultrasound surgical equipment and accessories for joint revision surgery.
- Company Name: Zimmer Medical (Shanghai) International Trading Co., Ltd.
- Publication Date: 2019-06-11
- Product Name: Ultrasonic surgical equipment and accessories for joint revision
- Recall Level: Level 2 Recall
- Recall Reason: The products in question were found to have issues such as the inability to prove that the Ultra Drive flushing tubing could meet the 10-year sterilization validity period stated on its label.
- Discovering Company: Zimmer Medical (Shanghai) International Trading Co., Ltd.
- Manufacturing Company: Zimmer Medical (Shanghai) International Trading Co., Ltd.
- Summary: Zimmer Medical (Shanghai) International Medical Trading Co., Ltd. initiated a voluntary Class II recall of its ultrasonic surgical equipment and accessories for joint revision on June 11, 2019. This action, reported by the National Medical Products Administration (NMPA) and the Shanghai Food and Drug Administration, addresses a significant issue with the company's Ultra Drive irrigation catheter. The primary concern is the company's inability to provide adequate proof that this specific product component meets the 10-year sterilization validity period stated on its label. The recall impacts products under Registration Certificate No. 20163231960. A Class II recall signifies a situation where the use of, or exposure to, a violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or where the probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote. Although the document does not detail specific inspection dates, the voluntary nature of the recall indicates the company's proactive response to the identified sterility assurance concern. Affected models, specifications, and batches are detailed in an attached "Medical Device Recall Event Report Form," which stakeholders can access for further information. This recall underscores the importance of stringent quality control and substantiation of product claims within the medical device industry to ensure patient safety.

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