AVID Medical recalls Halyard IVR Vascular Pack Model VAST027-08 due to potential metal flakes entering surgical sites. Affected units include specific lot numbers and GTIN.
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 IVR Vascular Pack medical kits because small metal flakes could detach and enter surgical sites, causing reactions. This poses a risk to patients during medical procedures.
The sponge forceps and towel clamps in the kit may release small metal flakes that can enter a patient's surgical site without detection. This could lead to local reactions or foreign body reactions, which are medical complications.
Healthcare professionals using the Halyard IVR Vascular Pack kits for medical procedures are most at risk. Patients undergoing surgery with these kits could be affected by metal flakes entering their surgical sites.
Check for the model number VAST027-08 on the Halyard IVR Vascular Pack kits. Affected units include lot numbers 1608916 and 160: 1608917 and GTIN 10809160416303.
Look for model number VAST027-08, lot numbers 1608916 or 1608917, and GTIN 10809160416303 on the kit.
Yes, metal flakes could enter surgical sites causing reactions, but the remedy is not specified in the recall notice.
The recall notice does not provide specific action steps for affected users.
Check for model number VAST027-08, lot numbers 1608916 or 1608917, and GTIN 10809160416303.
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Subject: Recall Z-0444-2025 — AVID Medical AVID Medical Hello, I own a AVID Medical that is covered by recall Z-0444-2025 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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