China NMPA Product Recall - Synthetic absorbable surgical sutures/endoscopic surgical suture instruments

The National Medical Products Administration (NMPA) announced on June 19, 2017, that Covidien Medical Devices International Trading (Shanghai) Co., Ltd. initiated a voluntary recall of specific synthetic absorbable surgical sutures and endoscopic surgical suture instruments. The company identified damaged product packaging as the main issue, which posed a risk of premature product degradation. This defect could potentially compromise the sterility and efficacy of the medical devices, raising concerns for patient safety and treatment outcomes. The recall, classified as Level II, applies to products under several registration numbers, including 20163652347, 20173651111, 20163650727, and 20163652795. Covidien's proactive measure to voluntarily recall the affected products demonstrates its commitment to upholding product quality and adhering to regulatory standards set by the NMPA. Detailed information regarding the specific product types and batch numbers involved is available in the associated "Medical Device Recall Event Report Form" referenced in the NMPA announcement.