China NMPA Product Recall - Artificial knee joint system

On March 12, 2021, Johnson & Johnson (Shanghai) Medical Devices Co., Ltd. initiated a voluntary Class II recall concerning its artificial knee joint system, manufactured by DePuy Orthopaedics, Inc. This action, formally reported to the National Medical Products Administration (NMPA) under index number JGXX-2021-10109, stemmed from complaints about potentially damaged product packaging. Such damage could compromise the sterility and integrity of the medical devices, posing potential risks to patients. The recall pertains to products registered with certificate number 20163460369, with specific details regarding affected models, specifications, and batch numbers available in the associated 'Medical Device Recall Event Report Form'. The announcement was originally published on the Shanghai Municipal Drug Administration Website and later made accessible by the NMPA on April 4, 2021. This proactive recall demonstrates the company’s adherence to regulatory requirements and its commitment to ensuring the safety and quality of medical devices distributed within the NMPA's regulatory framework, mitigating potential health risks associated with compromised product packaging.