AVID Medical recalls Halyard PACEMAKER PK medical convenience kits (model WKMC120-02) due to potential metal flakes causing surgical site reactions. Affected units sold with lot number 1601647.
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 Haly:ard PACEMAKER PK medical convenience kits (model WKMC120-02) because small metal flakes could detach and enter surgical sites, causing reactions or foreign body issues. This affects patients who have had surgery using these kits.
Small metal flakes from the sponge forceps and towel clamps could detach during use. If these flakes enter a surgical site, they might cause local reactions or foreign body reactions that could require additional medical intervention.
Patients who have had surgery using the recalled Halyard PACEMAKER PK kits are most at risk. The recall applies to specific medical convenience kits sold with lot number 1601647.
Check for the model number WKMC120-02 on the kit. The recall applies to kits sold with lot number 1601647.
Look for the model number WKMC120-02 on the Halyard PACEMAKER PK kit.
Contact AVID Medical directly for further instructions about the recall.
The recall is due to small metal flakes potentially detaching from sponge forceps and towel clamps, which could enter surgical sites and cause reactions.
Check for the model number WKMC120-02 and lot number 1601647 on the kit.
Contact AVID Medical directly for further instructions about the recall.
We’ve drafted a message you can send AVID Medical to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-0454-2025 — AVID Medical AVID Medical Hello, I own a AVID Medical that is covered by recall Z-0454-2025 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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