AVID Medical recalls Halyard KIT Cardiac Robotic kits (model ESJH017-03) due to potential metal flakes entering surgical sites. Affected units sold from 2016-01-01 to 2016-01-01.
Sponge forceps and towel clamps associated with small loose metal flakes potentially could detach from the components. Metal flakes on components may enter a patients surgical site undetected causing local reactions or possible foreign body reactions
AVID Medical is recalling Halyard KIT Cardiac Robotic convenience kits (model ESJH01:03) because metal flakes could detach and enter surgical sites, causing reactions or foreign body issues. This affects medical devices used in surgeries.
Small metal flakes from the sponge forceps and towel clamps might detach during use. If these flakes enter a patient's surgical site, they could cause local reactions or foreign body reactions that may require additional medical intervention.
Healthcare professionals using the Halyard KIT Cardiac Robotic kits for surgical procedures are most at risk. Patients undergoing surgery with these kits could face complications from undetected metal flakes.
Check for the model number ESJH017-03 on the Halyard KIT Cardiac Robotic kits. These kits were sold with lot number 1600678 starting from January 1, 2016.
Look for the model number ESJH017-03 and lot number 1600678 on the kit.
Small metal flakes from the sponge forceps and towel clamps could detach and enter a patient's surgical site, causing local reactions or foreign body reactions.
Check for model number ESJH017-03 and lot number 1600678 on the Halyard KIT Cardiac Robotic kits.
The recall record 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-0392-2025 — AVID Medical AVID Medical Hello, I own a AVID Medical that is covered by recall Z-0392-2025 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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