AVID Medical recalls Halyard ENDOVASCULAR medical kits with model VMED008-02 that may have 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 ENDOVASCULAR medical convenience kits with model number VMED008-02 due to potential metal flakes that could enter surgical sites and cause reactions. This poses a risk to patients during surgery.
Small metal flakes from the sponge forceps and towel clamps might detach during use. If these flakes enter a patient's surgical site, they could cause local reactions or foreign body reactions that may require additional medical intervention.
Medical professionals using the Halyard ENDOVASCULAR 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 VMED008-02 on the kit. Affected units include specific lot numbers: 1583502 and 1605477. The product was sold with GTIN 10809160334935.
Identify the model number VMED008-02 and lot numbers 1583502 or 1605477 on the kit.
The model number is VMED008-02.
Lot numbers 1583502 and 1605477 are affected.
Metal flakes from the sponge forceps and towel clamps may detach and enter the surgical site, causing local reactions or foreign body reactions.
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Subject: Recall Z-0449-2025 — AVID Medical AVID Medical Hello, I own a AVID Medical that is covered by recall Z-0449-2025 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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