AVID Medical recalls Halyard CPT CARDIAC CATH PACK model SHAN430-02 due to potential metal flakes causing surgical site reactions. Affected units include specific lot numbers.
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 CPT CARDIAC CATH PACK medical kits with model number SHAN430-02 because small metal flakes could detach and enter surgical sites, causing reactions. This poses a risk to patients during surgery.
The sponge forceps and towel clamps in the kit can release small metal flakes during use. These flakes might enter a patient's surgical site without being detected, leading to local reactions or foreign body reactions.
Patients undergoing surgery using the recalled medical kits are at risk. Healthcare providers using these kits for procedures may need to take extra care.
Check for the model number SHAN430-02 on the kit. Affected units include lot numbers 1600943, 1600944, and 1600945.
Look for the model number SHAN430-02 on the Halyard CPT CARDIAC CATH PACK medical kit.
Small metal flakes could detach from the sponge forceps and towel clamps and enter a patient's surgical site, causing local reactions or foreign body reactions.
Lot numbers 1600943, 1600944, and 1600945.
The recall does not specify a stop-use instruction; however, healthcare providers should check for the model number and lot numbers before use.
We’ve drafted a message you can send AVID Medical to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-0431-2025 — AVID Medical AVID Medical Hello, I own a AVID Medical that is covered by recall Z-0431-2025 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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