AVID Medical recalls GEN LAPAROS: Kits with discoloration from resterilization. Affected kits have specific model numbers and lot codes. No action needed for safety.
CLEARIFY VISUALIZATION SYSTEM was inadvertently resterilized in kits, causing discoloration.
AVID Medical is recalling certain GEN LAPAROSCOPY PACK medical kits due to discoloration caused by resterilization. This issue does not pose a safety risk but may affect the kit's appearance and functionality.
The CLEARIFY VISUALIZATION SYSTEM in the kits was resterilized incorrectly, causing discoloration. This discoloration may affect the system's visual clarity but does not cause injury or malfunction.
Medical professionals using the GEN LAPAROSCOPY PACK kits with model VMCC007-12 and specific lot numbers are affected. Those most at risk are users who rely on the kit's visual clarity for procedures.
Check for model number VMCC007-12 and lot numbers 1592617, 1598707, 1608042, 1608043, or 1621654 on the kit's packaging or label.
Verify the model number and lot numbers listed in the recall notice to confirm if your kit is affected.
No, the discoloration does not pose a safety risk but may affect the kit's visual clarity.
No action is needed for safety; the recall is for potential visual clarity issues only.
Lot numbers 1592617, 1598707, 1608042, 1608043, and 1621654.
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Subject: Recall Z-2246-2025 — AVID Medical AVID Medical Hello, I own a AVID Medical that is covered by recall Z-2246-2025 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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