TC006431)
23202127613, 23202415262, 22402376681) + 10 sister entity barcodes
CCDI-269/2022). In strict adherence to common law sub judice principles, 86hc.com presents a balanced, neutral summary of both family inquiries and sworn medical testimonies without making any subjective imputation of clinical liability.
PRECISION SPEC SURGERY AND ENDOSCOPY CENTRE LIMITED (Legal Chinese Name: 尚正外科手術及內窺鏡中心有限公司, CR No.: 2618844, BRN: 68596423) is a private company limited by shares incorporated in Hong Kong on 5 December 2017 under the Companies Ordinance (Cap. 622)[1]. Originally incorporated as PRECISION SPEC MEDICAL GROUP LIMITED, the company adopted the name PRECISION SPEC SURGERY AND ENDOSCOPY CENTRE LIMITED on 27 May 2019, operating a private day procedure and endoscopy centre at Room 1310, 13/F, Ocean Centre, Harbour City, 5 Canton Road, Tsim Sha Tsui[1][4].
In October 2026, the Hong Kong Coroner's Court convened a formal inquest (Case No.: CCDI-269/2022, presided over by Coroner Chow Chi-wai without a jury) into the death of a 43-year-old male patient who suffered cardiac arrest during an upper gastrointestinal and colonoscopic examination at the centre on 10 June 2021[4][5]. Forensic analysis of 33 official ICRIS filing barcodes reveals a remarkable corporate trajectory: roughly seven months after the fatal June 2021 incident, on 14 January 2022, the entity changed its name to Nova Surgery Limited (Barcode: 23202127613) and executed consecutive director and company secretary resignations three days later (Barcodes: 23700747315 & 23700747316). Yet on 30 April 2024, the company lodged a rare Notice of Change of Company Name Pursuant to Direction (Form NNC2, Barcode: 23202415262), reverting from "Nova Surgery Limited" back to its previous name PRECISION SPEC SURGERY AND ENDOSCOPY CENTRE LIMITED, while relocating its registered office five times to its current industrial unit in Kwun Tong[1].
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1. Corporate Background, Statutory Registration & Affiliated Entities
When conducting commercial due diligence, medical malpractice litigation discovery, or insurance claims verification on private healthcare centres in Hong Kong, investigators must first identify the underlying corporate entity (Body Corporate). Verified statutory particulars from the Hong Kong Companies Registry (CR) and the Inland Revenue Department (IRD) Business Registration Office for PRECISION SPEC SURGERY AND ENDOSCOPY CENTRE LIMITED are summarized below[1][2]:
| Statutory Dimension | Official Public Register Record | Statutory Basis & Standing |
|---|---|---|
| Legal English Name | PRECISION SPEC SURGERY AND ENDOSCOPY CENTRE LIMITED | Companies Ordinance (Cap. 622) Current Name (Restored 2024-04-30) |
| Legal Chinese Name | 尚正外科手術及內窺鏡中心有限公司 | Official Registered Chinese Name |
| Former Registered Names (3 Changes) |
1. PRECISION SPEC MEDICAL GROUP LIMITED (尚正醫療集團有限公司, 2017-12-05 to 2019-05-27)2. PRECISION SPEC SURGERY AND ENDOSCOPY CENTRE LIMITED (2019-05-27 to 2022-01-14) 3. Nova Surgery Limited ( 天行外科有限公司, 2022-01-14 to 2024-04-30)
| Companies Registry Certificates of Change of Name |
| Company Reg. No. (CR No.) | 2618844 | HKSAR Companies Registry (Permanent Identifier) |
| Business Reg. No. (BRN) | 68596423 | Business Registration Ordinance (Cap. 310) UBI |
| Incorporation & Entity Type | 5 December 2017 · Private company limited by shares | Status: Live / Still Registered |
| Former Clinical Premises | Room 1310, 13/F, Ocean Centre, Harbour City, 5 Canton Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon | Operating premises during the June 2021 endoscopy incident |
| Current Registered Office | Room 803, 8/F, GR8 Inno Tech Centre (Kwong Yik Innovation Centre), 46 Tsun Yip Street, Kwun Tong, Hong Kong | Statutory Service Address per Form NR1 (2026-07-20, Barcode: 24002184608) |
1.1 Affiliated Sister Entity: "Precision Spec Old Age Home And Care Group Limited" (Deregistered Nov 2022)
Cross-referencing the "Precision Spec" corporate prefix in the Companies Registry index reveals a sister healthcare entity incorporated six months after the main company: Precision Spec Old Age Home And Care Group Limited (Legal Chinese Name: 尚正安老護理有限公司, CR No.: 2713487, BRN: 69549079)[1]:
- Incorporation & Annual Filings (2018–2022): Incorporated on 25 June 2018 (Form
NNC1Barcode:70001240508; Articles of Association Barcode:70001240510), the entity lodged Annual Returns from 2019 through 2022 (final FormNAR1filed on2022-06-27, Barcode:23601711442); - 2022 Deregistration & Dissolution: Following the main surgical entity's rebranding to "Nova Surgery Limited" in early 2022, Precision Spec Old Age Home And Care Group Limited filed an address change on
2022-07-04(Barcode:23402006200), initiated statutory deregistration under Section 751(1) of Cap. 622 on2022-07-29(Barcode:40019265996), and was formally dissolved by deregistration under Section 751(3) on2022-11-25(Barcode:40019695923)[1].
2. Four-Stage Name Evolution: The 2022 "Nova Surgery" Rebrand & 2024 Form NNC2 Direction to Change Name
In corporate investigations and litigation asset tracing, entities facing potential legal claims frequently alter their corporate names, rotate directors, and relocate registered offices. However, under the Hong Kong Companies Ordinance (Cap. 622), an entity's 7-digit CR No. (2618844) remains immutable. The four-stage naming trajectory of PRECISION SPEC SURGERY AND ENDOSCOPY CENTRE LIMITED illustrates how statutory filings expose post-incident corporate rebranding[1]:
Stage 1 (2017-12-05 to 2019-05-27): Incorporated as "PRECISION SPEC MEDICAL GROUP LIMITED"
Founded on 5 December 2017 under the name PRECISION SPEC MEDICAL GROUP LIMITED (尚正醫療集團有限公司).
Stage 2 (2019-05-27 to 2022-01-14): Renamed to "PRECISION SPEC SURGERY AND ENDOSCOPY CENTRE LIMITED" & June 2021 Incident
On 27 May 2019, the company adopted the name PRECISION SPEC SURGERY AND ENDOSCOPY CENTRE LIMITED, operating a day endoscopy clinic at Ocean Centre, Harbour City. On 10 June 2021, 43-year-old patient Lai Shiu-hong suffered fatal cardiac arrest during an endoscopy procedure at the centre[4].
Stage 3 (2022-01-14 to 2024-04-30): Post-Incident Rebrand to "Nova Surgery Limited" & Rapid Board Turnover
Approximately seven months after the fatal incident, on 14 January 2022, the company lodged a Notice of Change of Company Name (Form NNC2, Barcode: 23202127613) and received a Certificate of Change of Name (Barcode: 40018758473), rebranding to Nova Surgery Limited (天行外科有限公司). Just three days later (17 January 2022), the company lodged consecutive filings for director/secretary changes (Form ND2A, Barcode: 23700747315) and resignations (Form ND4, Barcode: 23700747316), followed by additional Form ND4 resignations in May and September 2022 (Barcodes: 22402030954 & 22802455158)[1].
Stage 4 (2024-04-30 to Present): Mandatory Reversion via "Notice of Change of Company Name Pursuant to Direction" (Form NNC2)
After operating under the name "Nova Surgery Limited" for over two years, the company lodged director change and resignation notices on 19 April 2024 (ND2A Barcode: 23202415263; ND4 Barcode: 23202415264), and on 30 April 2024 filed a Notice of Change of Company Name Pursuant to Direction (Form NNC2, Barcode: 23202415262) alongside a Certificate of Change of Name (Barcode: 40022067391), reverting from "Nova Surgery Limited" back to PRECISION SPEC SURGERY AND ENDOSCOPY CENTRE LIMITED[1][3].
2.1 Statutory Analysis: What is a "Notice of Change of Company Name Pursuant to Direction" (Form NNC2)?
Whereas an ordinary voluntary change of company name is effected by special resolution of shareholders under Section 107 of the Companies Ordinance (Cap. 622), the official filing lodged on 2024-04-30 (Barcode: 23202415262) is explicitly recorded by the Companies Registry as a "Notice of Change of Company Name Pursuant to Direction". Under Sections 108, 109, and 110 of Cap. 622[3]:
- Statutory Power of the Registrar to Direct a Name Change: Where a company's registered name is "too like" an existing name on the Registrar's index, gives so misleading an indication of the nature of its activities as to be likely to cause harm to the public, or is subject to a court order or regulatory objection, the Registrar of Companies may serve a written Direction to Change Name on the company;
- Criminal Penalties for Non-Compliance: A company served with a Registrar's direction must change its name and deliver Form
NNC2within the specified compliance period; failure to comply is a criminal offence rendering the company and every responsible person liable to a Level 6 fine (HK$100,000) and a daily default fine of HK$2,000. By abandoning "Nova Surgery Limited" and reverting to "PRECISION SPEC SURGERY AND ENDOSCOPY CENTRE LIMITED", the entity's original clinical identity was restored prior to the October 2026 Coroner's Court inquest.
3. Complete Schedule of 33 Verified ICRIS Statutory Filings (2021–2026)
Below is the complete chronological index of 33 official statutory filings recorded by the Companies Registry for PRECISION SPEC SURGERY AND ENDOSCOPY CENTRE LIMITED (CR No. 2618844) between January 2021 and July 2026 (plus 10 filings for dissolved sister entity CR No. 2713487), complete with 11-digit ICRIS verification barcodes[1]:
| Filing Date | Form Code | Statutory Document Title & Forensic Note | ICRIS Barcode | Pages & Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-20 | Form ND2B | Notice of Change in Particulars of Company Secretary and Director (Consecutive with NR1) | 24002184609 | 3 pp · Retrieve |
| 2026-07-20 | Form NR1 | Notice of Change of Registered Office Address (Relocated to 46 Tsun Yip St, Kwun Tong) | 24002184608 | 1 p · Retrieve |
| 2026-01-13 | Form NAR1 | Annual Return (2026 / Return Year 2025) (Latest shareholding & board roster) | 22402376681 | 9 pp · Retrieve |
| 2025-10-27 | Form ND2B | Notice of Change in Particulars of Company Secretary and Director | 24001958128 | 3 pp · Retrieve |
| 2025-07-07 | REG_REF | Rectification of Typographical or Clerical Error in Registered Document (Batch 3 of 3) | 22102032448 | 3 pp · Retrieve |
| 2025-07-07 | REG_REF | Rectification of Typographical or Clerical Error in Registered Document (Batch 2 of 3) | 22102032447 | 3 pp · Retrieve |
| 2025-07-07 | REG_REF | Rectification of Typographical or Clerical Error in Registered Document (Batch 1 of 3) | 22102032446 | 3 pp · Retrieve |
| 2025-07-07 | Form NR1 | Notice of Change of Registered Office Address (Consecutive with ND2B) | 22102032397 | 1 p · Retrieve |
| 2025-07-07 | Form ND2B | Notice of Change in Particulars of Company Secretary and Director | 22102032396 | 3 pp · Retrieve |
| 2024-12-23 | Form NR1 | Notice of Change of Registered Office Address (Consecutive batch 276–278) | 23102346278 | 1 p · Retrieve |
| 2024-12-23 | Form ND2A | Notice of Change of Company Secretary and Director (Appointment/Cessation) | 23102346277 | 3 pp · Retrieve |
| 2024-12-23 | Form ND2B | Notice of Change in Particulars of Company Secretary and Director | 23102346276 | 3 pp · Retrieve |
| 2024-12-23 | Form NAR1 | Annual Return (2024) | 23002441313 | 9 pp · Retrieve |
| 2024-05-02 | Form NR1 | Notice of Change of Registered Office Address (Filed 2 days after name reversion) | 23700846753 | 1 p · Retrieve |
| 2024-04-30 | CERT | Certificate of Change of Name (Reverted from Nova Surgery Limited back to Precision Spec) | 40022067391 | 1 p · Retrieve |
| 2024-04-30 | Form NNC2 | Notice of Change of Company Name Pursuant to Direction (Cap. 622 ss.108–110) | 23202415262 | 1 p · Retrieve |
| 2024-04-19 | Form ND4 | Notice of Resignation of Company Secretary and Director (Consecutive batch 264) | 23202415264 | 2 pp · Retrieve |
| 2024-04-19 | Form ND2A | Notice of Change of Company Secretary and Director (Appointment/Cessation) (Consecutive batch 263) | 23202415263 | 3 pp · Retrieve |
| 2024-01-09 | Form NAR1 | Annual Return (2023) (Filed under former name Nova Surgery Limited) | 23102195768 | 9 pp · Retrieve |
| 2023-12-27 | BRN_REF | Reference Document for Business Registration Number as Unique Business Identifier (UBI) | SH000858981 | 1 p · Retrieve |
| 2023-01-27 | Form NR1 | Notice of Change of Registered Office Address (Form NR1) | 22602377616 | 1 p · Retrieve |
| 2023-01-06 | Form NAR1 | Annual Return 2022 (Form NAR1) | 22202617318 | 8 pp · Retrieve |
| 2022-09-23 | Form ND4 | Notice of Resignation of Company Secretary and Director (Form ND4) | 22802455158 | 1 p · Retrieve |
| 2022-06-21 | AMEND | Revised Document (Statutory Instrument) | 23101955452 | 3 pp · Retrieve |
| 2022-05-30 | Form ND2A | Notice of Change of Company Secretary and Director (Appointment/Cessation) (Form ND2A) | 23002142146 | 3 pp · Retrieve |
| 2022-05-19 | Form ND4 | Notice of Resignation of Company Secretary and Director (Form ND4) | 22402030954 | 2 pp · Retrieve |
| 2022-01-17 | Form ND4 | Notice of Resignation of Company Secretary and Director (Form ND4) (3 days after Nova Surgery rebrand) | 23700747316 | 2 pp · Retrieve |
| 2022-01-17 | Form ND2A | Notice of Change of Company Secretary and Director (Appointment/Cessation) (Form ND2A) (Consecutive batch 315) | 23700747315 | 3 pp · Retrieve |
| 2022-01-14 | CERT | Certificate of Change of Name (Post-incident rebrand to Nova Surgery Limited) | 40018758473 | 1 p · Retrieve |
| 2022-01-14 | Form NNC2 | Notice of Change of Company Name (Form NNC2) (Renamed to Nova Surgery Limited) | 23202127613 | 1 p · Retrieve |
| 2021-12-07 | Form NAR1 | Annual Return 2021 (Form NAR1) (Year-end return following the June 2021 incident) | 22202468689 | 8 pp · Retrieve |
| 2021-10-11 | Form NR1 | Notice of Change of Registered Office Address (Form NR1) | 25000041048 | 1 p · Retrieve |
| 2021-01-07 | Form NAR1 | Annual Return 2020 (Form NAR1) (Last annual return prior to the June 2021 incident) | 22702271804 | 8 pp · Retrieve |
4. October 2026 Coroner's Court Inquest (CCDI-269/2022): Case Overview & Key Issues
In October 2026, the HKSAR Coroner's Court convened a public inquest (Case No.: CCDI-269/2022, presided over by Coroner Chow Chi-wai without a jury) into the death of 43-year-old Lai Shiu-hong, who suffered shock and cardiac arrest on 10 June 2021 while undergoing an upper gastrointestinal and colonoscopic examination performed by specialist surgeon Dr. Lau Pong-mo at Precision Spec Surgery and Endoscopy Centre in Ocean Centre, Harbour City, Tsim Sha Tsui[4][5]. The inquest examined three core areas of testimony[4][6]:
| Inquest Dimension | Questions Raised by the Deceased's Family | Sworn Testimony of Attending Surgeon & Clinic Staff |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Day Procedure Centre Licensing (Cap. 633) | The widow (Ho Yin-wai) questioned why the clinic only held a Provisional Licence rather than a full Day Procedure Centre licence under the Private Healthcare Facilities Ordinance (Cap. 633) at the time of the procedure in June 2021[5]. | Dr. Lau Pong-mo testified that June 2021 fell within the statutory transitional period of Cap. 633, during which the centre lawfully operated under a Provisional Licence issued by the Department of Health and subsequently obtained a full licence prior to the transitional deadline[4][6]. |
| 2. Propofol Sedation & Airway Risk Assessment | The family noted the deceased had mitral valve prolapse and congenital nasal stenosis (relying solely on mouth breathing), questioning the administration of Propofol without a specialist anaesthesiologist present while the oral endoscope obstructed his mouth[4][5]. | Dr. Lau testified that he was aware of the patient's history and assessed him as ASA Class II (low risk) suitable for clinic endoscopy; he cited Hong Kong Medical Association guidelines stating that qualified surgeons may administer Propofol without mandatory anaesthesiologist attendance[6]. |
| 3. Incremental Dosing & Emergency Resuscitation | The family questioned the decision to administer additional Propofol when the patient struggled during intubation, and whether cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and ambulance summoning were delayed after blood oxygen levels plummeted[4]. | Clinic nurses and Dr. Lau testified that 30 mg of Propofol was added (total approx. 130 mg) when the patient struggled to pull the tube; once the alarm indicated SpO2 had dropped to 84%, the team immediately withdrew the scope, increased oxygen, initiated CPR, and called an ambulance after 8–10 minutes[4][6]. |
5. Due Diligence Checklist for Private Healthcare Entities in Hong Kong
- Verify Department of Health Day Procedure Centre (DPC) Licence Status: Cross-check the Office for Regulation of Private Healthcare Facilities Register (Cap. 633) ↗ to confirm whether a clinic holds a Full Licence or Provisional Licence;
- Track Permanent CR No. Across Name Changes (Form NNC2): Clinic trade names can change post-incident (such as the 2022–2024 rebranding to Nova Surgery Limited). Always anchor due diligence on the immutable 7-digit CR No. (
2618844) and 8-digit BRN (68596423) via 86hc.com Corporate Search; - Inspect Historical Form ND2A, Form ND4 & Form NAR1 Filings: Retrieve official filings to establish the exact roster of directors and shareholders both at the date of an incident and at present;
- Confirm Current Statutory Service Address (Form NR1): Ensure legal notices or writs are served at the latest registered office recorded on Form
NR1(relocated to 46 Tsun Yip Street, Kwun Tong on2026-07-20, Barcode:24002184608) pursuant to Section 658 of Cap. 622.
6. Frequently Asked Questions (Corporate Background FAQs)
Q1: What are the Company Registration Number (CR No.) and Business Registration Number (BRN) of Precision Spec Surgery and Endoscopy Centre Limited?
According to official Hong Kong Companies Registry and IRD Business Registration Office records, PRECISION SPEC SURGERY AND ENDOSCOPY CENTRE LIMITED (尚正外科手術及內窺鏡中心有限公司) holds Company Registration Number (CR No.) 2618844 and Business Registration Number (BRN) 68596423. It was incorporated on 5 December 2017 and remains Live (Still Registered).
Q2: What is the relationship between "Precision Spec Surgery and Endoscopy Centre Limited" and "Nova Surgery Limited"?
They are the exact same legal entity (CR No. 2618844). Originally founded as Precision Spec Medical Group Limited in December 2017 and renamed Precision Spec Surgery and Endoscopy Centre Limited in May 2019, the company changed its name to Nova Surgery Limited (天行外科有限公司) on 14 January 2022 (Barcode: 23202127613)—roughly seven months after the June 2021 endoscopy incident. On 30 April 2024, following a statutory direction, the company lodged a Notice of Change of Company Name Pursuant to Direction (Form NNC2, Barcode: 23202415262) and reverted to PRECISION SPEC SURGERY AND ENDOSCOPY CENTRE LIMITED.
Q3: What is the October 2026 Coroner's Court inquest (CCDI-269/2022) about?
Coroner's Court Inquest CCDI-269/2022 examines the death of 43-year-old Lai Shiu-hong, who suffered cardiac arrest during an endoscopy procedure at Precision Spec Surgery and Endoscopy Centre in Harbour City on 10 June 2021. Key issues examined include the clinic's Provisional Licence status under Cap. 633, the administration of Propofol sedation by attending surgeon Dr. Lau Pong-mo without an anaesthesiologist present given the patient's nasal stenosis and mitral valve prolapse, and the emergency resuscitation timeline after blood oxygen fell to 84%.
Q4: Where is the current registered office of Precision Spec Surgery and Endoscopy Centre Limited?
Per the latest Notice of Change of Registered Office Address (Form NR1, Barcode: 24002184608) filed on 20 July 2026, its statutory registered office is located at Room 803, 8/F, GR8 Inno Tech Centre (Kwong Yik Innovation Centre), 46 Tsun Yip Street, Kwun Tong, Hong Kong. All 33 official ICRIS filings (including the 2026 Annual Return 22402376681) can be retrieved via its 86hc.com corporate profile.
7. Official References & Statutory Sources
- HKSAR Companies Registry Cyber Search Centre (ICRIS): Statutory corporate register, 4-stage name history, and 33 official filing dockets for PRECISION SPEC SURGERY AND ENDOSCOPY CENTRE LIMITED (CR No.
2618844, including 2026 NAR1 Barcode22402376681, 2024 Form NNC2 Direction Barcode23202415262, and 2022 Nova Surgery Rebrand Barcode23202127613), plus dissolved sister entity Precision Spec Old Age Home And Care Group Limited (CR No.2713487, 10 official dockets). Official portal: www.e-services.cr.gov.hk ↗ | Live Dossier: 86hc.com Registry Profile. - HKSAR Inland Revenue Department (IRD) Business Registration Office: Unique Business Identifier record (BRN:
68596423, UBI Reference Barcode:SH000858981) under the Business Registration Ordinance (Cap. 310) ↗. - Hong Kong e-Legislation:Companies Ordinance (Cap. 622) ↗ Sections 107–110 (Registrar's Direction to Change Company Name and Form NNC2), Section 645 (Form ND2A/ND4), and Section 658 (Registered Office Address Form NR1).
- HKSAR Judiciary Coroner's Court Inquest Proceedings (Case No.: CCDI-269/2022): Public inquest into the death of Lai Shiu-hong following an endoscopy examination on 10 June 2021 at Precision Spec Surgery and Endoscopy Centre, Harbour City, Tsim Sha Tsui (heard in October 2026 before Coroner Chow Chi-wai). Official portal: HKSAR Coroner's Court ↗.
- Sing Tao Daily & HK01 Open Court Reports (October 2026): Public inquest reporting on family inquiries regarding Provisional Day Procedure Centre licensing, Propofol sedation administration, and pre-existing nasal stenosis and mitral valve prolapse in Case
CCDI-269/2022. - Ming Pao Open Court Reports (October 2026): Public inquest reporting on the sworn testimony of attending surgeon Dr. Lau Pong-mo and nursing staff regarding ASA Class II risk evaluation, Hong Kong Medical Association sedation guidelines, SpO2 monitoring, and CPR resuscitation.
- HKSAR Department of Health Office for Regulation of Private Healthcare Facilities: Statutory register and Code of Practice for Day Procedure Centres under the Private Healthcare Facilities Ordinance (Cap. 633) ↗. Official portal: www.orphf.gov.hk ↗.