AVID Medical recalls Halyard General Laparoscopy Pack (VAST018-10) due to potential incomplete seal on header bag. This could lead to leaks during surgery. Affected units have specific catalog and lot numbers.
Potential for incomplete seal on header bag.
AVID Medical is recalling their Halyard General Laparoscopy Pack (catalog VAST018-10) because the header bag might not seal properly. This could cause leaks during surgical procedures, potentially affecting patient safety.
The header bag may not seal completely, which could lead to leaks during surgical procedures. This might cause contamination or fluid buildup in the operating room, potentially affecting patient safety.
Surgical teams using the Halyard General Laparoscopy Pack for laparoscopic procedures are most at risk. The recall affects specific units with catalog number VAST018-10 and lot number 1651776.
Check for catalog number VAST018-10 and lot number 1651776 on the product. The product was sold with expiration date 3/12/2027.
Verify the catalog number VAST018-10 and lot number 1651776 on the Halyard General Laparoscopy Pack.
The header bag may not seal completely, which could lead to leaks during surgical procedures.
Check for catalog number VAST018-10 and lot number 1651776 on the product. The product was sold with expiration date 3/12/2027.
The recall does not specify a remedy, so contact AVID Medical for further instructions.
We’ve drafted a message you can send AVID Medical to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-0926-2026 — AVID Medical AVID Medical Hello, I own a AVID Medical that is covered by recall Z-0926-2026 from AVID Medical. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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