AVID Medical recalls Halyard CPT PEDS ADULT CH PACK medical kits with model SHAN431-07 due to potential metal flakes causing surgical site reactions. Affected units sold from 2016-12-01.
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 medical convenience kits that may have metal flakes causing surgical site reactions. This could lead to local reactions or foreign body reactions in patients during surgery.
Small metal flakes from the sponge forceps and towel clamps may detach during use. These flakes can enter a patient's surgical site without detection, potentially causing local reactions or foreign body reactions.
Healthcare providers using the Halyard CPT PEDS ADULT CH PACK kits for surgical procedures are most at risk. Patients undergoing surgery with these kits could experience complications from undetected metal flakes.
Check for model number SHAN431-07 on the Halyard CPT PED:ADULT CH PACK medical kits. Units were sold starting December 1, 2016, with lot number 1612993.
Verify the model number SHAN431-07 on the Halyard CPT PEDS ADULT CH PACK kits.
Small metal flakes from sponge forceps and towel clamps may detach and enter a patient's surgical site, causing local reactions or foreign body reactions.
Check for model number SHAN431-07 on the Halyard CPT PEDS ADULT CH PACK kits. Units were sold starting December 1, 2016, with lot number 1612993.
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-0433-2025 — AVID Medical AVID Medical Hello, I own a AVID Medical that is covered by recall Z-0433-2025 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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