AVID Medical recalls Halyard IR Abscess Drainage Pack Model AVMD018 due to potential metal flakes causing surgical site reactions. Affected units sold with lot number 1600756.
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 IR Abscess Drainage Packs (model AVMD018) because metal flakes could detach and enter surgical sites, causing reactions or foreign body issues. This poses a risk to patients during medical procedures.
The sponge forceps and towel clamps in the pack can release small metal flakes that may enter a patient's surgical site without detection. This could lead to local reactions or foreign body reactions, potentially causing complications during recovery.
Patients using this medical drainage pack during surgery are most at risk. Healthcare providers who have purchased or use the product may also be affected.
Check for the model number AVMD018 on the product. The lot number 1600756 is associated with this recall. The product is sold as a medical convenience kit.
Look for the model number AVMD018 and lot number 1600756 on the product.
Yes, metal flakes could enter surgical sites causing reactions or foreign body reactions.
The recall record does not specify a remedy, so check the product details to confirm if it's affected.
Look for model number AVMD018 and lot number 1600756 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-0383-2025 — AVID Medical AVID Medical Hello, I own a AVID Medical that is covered by recall Z-0383-2025 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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