AVID Medical recalls Halyard postpartum tubal ligation kits (model LANC026-19) due to potential metal flakes causing surgical site reactions. Affected units sold with lot number 1588253.
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 postpart:um tubal ligation kits (model LANC026-19) because metal flakes could detach and enter surgical sites, causing reactions or foreign body issues. This affects medical devices used after childbirth.
Small metal flakes from the sponge forceps and towel clamps could detach during use. These flakes might enter the surgical site undetected, leading to local reactions or foreign body reactions that could require additional medical intervention.
Healthcare providers using the Halyard postpartum tubal ligation kits for childbirth procedures are most at risk. Patients who have recently undergone the procedure may be affected if they received the recalled model.
Check for the model number LANC026-19 on the kit. The lot number 1588253 is associated with this recall. These kits were sold with the GTIN 10809160368367.
Look for the model number LANC026-19 on the Halyard postpartum tubal ligation kit.
Reach out to AVID Medical for further assistance with the recall.
The model number is LANC026-19.
Lot number 1588253 is associated with this recall.
Check for the model number LANC026-19 and lot number 1588253 on the kit.
We’ve drafted a message you can send AVID Medical to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-0408-2025 — AVID Medical AVID Medical Hello, I own a AVID Medical that is covered by recall Z-0408-2025 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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