AVID Medical recalls Halyard PACK medical kits (model VMED018-02) due to potential metal flakes causing surgical site reactions. Affected units sold with 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 Haly: 1. Halyard PACK medical convenience kits (model VMED018-02) because small metal flakes could detach and enter surgical sites, causing reactions. This is a minor recall with no immediate action needed for users.
The sponge forceps and towel clamps in the Halyard PACK may release small metal flakes during use. These flakes could enter a patient's surgical site without detection, leading to local reactions or foreign body reactions.
Medical professionals using the Halyard PACK kits for surgical procedures are most at risk. Patients undergoing surgery with these kits could experience local reactions or foreign body reactions.
Check for the model number VMED018-02 on the Halyard PACK kits. Affected units include specific lot numbers: 1581222, 1588583, and 1592111.
Look for the model number VMED018-02 on the Halyard PACK kits.
The recall is for minor risk: metal flakes could enter surgical sites causing reactions, but no immediate action is needed.
Check the model number VMED018-02 and lot numbers 1581222, 1588583, or 1592111.
No immediate action is required; the recall is minor and no remedy is specified.
We’ve drafted a message you can send AVID Medical to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-0452-2025 — AVID Medical AVID Medical Hello, I own a AVID Medical that is covered by recall Z-0452-2025 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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