AVID Medical recalls Halyard Upper Extremity Pack Model PANJ002-02 due to potential metal flakes entering surgical sites. Affected units sold with specific lot numbers. Stop using immediately to prevent complications.
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 its Halyard Upper Extremity Pack medical kits because small metal flakes could detach and enter surgical sites, causing reactions. This poses a risk of infection or complications during surgery if the product is used.
The sponge forceps and towel clamps in the kit can release small metal flakes that may enter a patient's surgical site without detection. This could cause local reactions, infections, or foreign body reactions if the flakes are not noticed.
Medical professionals who own or use the recalled Halyard Upper Extremity Pack kits are affected. Patients undergoing surgery with this product are at risk of metal flakes entering their surgical site.
Check for the model number PANJ002-02 on the product. Affected units were sold with lot numbers 1610935 or 1614208.
Discard the Halyard Upper Extremity Pack if you have the recalled model and lot numbers.
The product may release small metal flakes that can enter surgical sites, causing reactions or infections.
Model number PANJ002-02 with lot numbers 1610935 or 1614208.
Check for model number PANJ002-02 and lot numbers 1610935 or 1614208 on the product.
We’ve drafted a message you can send AVID Medical to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-0420-2025 — AVID Medical AVID Medical Hello, I own a AVID Medical that is covered by recall Z-0420-2025 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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