AVID Medical recalls Halyard Shoulder Pack medical kits (model PANJ005) due to potential metal flakes entering surgical sites. Affected units include specific lot numbers from 2016.
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 their Halyard Shoulder Pack medical convenience kits 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 may release small metal flakes that can enter a patient's surgical site. These flakes might cause local reactions or foreign body reactions if not detected during surgery.
Medical professionals using the Halyard Shoulder Pack kits for surgical procedures are most at risk. Patients undergoing surgery with these kits could experience complications from undetected metal flakes.
Check for the model number PANJ005 on the Halyard Shoulder Pack. Affected units include specific lot numbers: 1607501, 1608148, and 1608519.
Verify the model number (PANJ005) and lot numbers (1607501, 1608148, 1608519) to confirm if your item is affected.
Yes, metal flakes could enter surgical sites and cause reactions, but the recall is for medical kits used in procedures.
Check for model number PANJ005 and lot numbers 1607501, 1608148, or 1608519.
The recall does not specify a remedy, so contact AVID Medical directly for guidance.
We’ve drafted a message you can send AVID Medical to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-0421-2025 — AVID Medical AVID Medical Hello, I own a AVID Medical that is covered by recall Z-0421-2025 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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