AVID Medical recalls Haly: MANIFOLD CATH PACK medical kits with model VMED005-03 due to potential metal flakes causing surgical site reactions. Affected units sold from 2020-2021.
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 called Halyard MANIFOLD CATH PACK with model number VMED005-03. Metal flakes could detach and enter surgical sites, causing reactions or foreign body issues.
Small metal flakes from the sponge forceps and towel clamps might detach during use. These flakes could enter a patient's surgical site without being detected, leading to local reactions or foreign body reactions.
Healthcare professionals using these kits during surgeries or procedures. Patients undergoing surgery are at risk if metal flakes enter their surgical site.
Check for model number VMED005-03 on the kit. Units sold between 2020 and 2021 with lot numbers 1599372 or 1607988 are affected.
Look for model number VMED005-03 and lot numbers 1599372 or 1607988 on the kit.
Metal flakes could detach and enter a patient's surgical site, causing local reactions or foreign body reactions.
Check for model number VMED005-03 and lot numbers 1599372 or 1607988 on the kit.
The recall 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-0448-2025 — AVID Medical AVID Medical Hello, I own a AVID Medical that is covered by recall Z-0448-2025 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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