AVID Medical recalls Halyard Total Knee Kits (Model EUOR002-05) due to potential metal flakes causing surgical site reactions. Affected kits sold from 2016-2017.
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 Total Knee Medical Kits (Model EUOR002-05) because metal flakes could detach and enter surgical sites, causing reactions. This poses a risk of infection or foreign body reactions in patients.
Small metal flakes can detach from the kit components during use. If these flakes enter a patient's surgical site, they may cause local reactions or foreign body reactions that could lead to infection or complications.
Patients who received the recalled Halyard Total Knee Kits during surgery from 2016-2017 are most at risk. Healthcare providers using these kits for surgical procedures may also be affected.
Check for the model number EUOR002-05 on the kit packaging. The kits were sold between 2016 and 2017 with lot number 1604669.
Look for model number EUOR002-05 and lot number 1604669 on the kit packaging.
Yes, metal flakes could enter surgical sites and cause reactions, but the recall is for kits used in specific surgical procedures.
Check for model number EUOR002-05 and lot number 1604669 on the kit packaging. Kits were sold between 2016 and 2017.
The recall record does not specify a remedy, so contact AVID Medical for guidance.
We’ve drafted a message you can send AVID Medical to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-0394-2025 — AVID Medical AVID Medical Hello, I own a AVID Medical that is covered by recall Z-0394-2025 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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