AVID Medical recalls Halyard CYSTO P:002-05 medical kits due to metal flakes that could enter surgical sites, causing reactions. Affected kits have model GVVA002-05 and lot 1597182.
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 CYSTO PDS medical convenience kits with model number GVVA002-05 because small metal flakes could detach and enter surgical sites, causing reactions or infections. This is serious for patients undergoing surgery.
The sponge forceps and towel clamps in the kits can release tiny metal flakes that might enter a patient's surgical site without being noticed. This could lead to local reactions or foreign body reactions, which may cause infections or other complications.
Patients using these kits during surgery are most at risk. Healthcare providers who use the kits for medical procedures may also be affected.
Check for model number GVVA002-05 on the kit. Lot number 1597182 is also associated with this recall. These kits were sold with the GTIN 10809160398951.
Immediately stop using the Halyard CYSTO PDS kits with model GVVA002-05 and lot 1597182.
The model number is GVVA002-05.
Lot number 1597182.
Look for model number GVVA002-05 and lot number 1597182 on the kit. The GTIN is 10809160398951.
We’ve drafted a message you can send AVID Medical to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-0402-2025 — AVID Medical AVID Medical Hello, I own a AVID Medical that is covered by recall Z-0402-2025 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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