AVID Medical recalls Halyard EXTREMITY PACK medical kits with model MMOK009-03 due to potential metal flakes causing surgical site reactions. Affected units sold from 2023-07-01.
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: EXTREMITY PACK medical kits (model MMOK009-03) because small metal flakes could detach and enter surgical sites, causing reactions. This poses a risk of infection or complications during surgery.
The sponge forceps and towel clamps in the kit may release tiny metal flakes during use. These flakes can enter a patient's surgical site without being noticed, potentially causing inflammation, infection, or foreign body reactions.
Medical professionals using the Halyard EXTREMITY 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 MMOK009-03 on the Halyard EXTREMITY PACK kit. The kit was sold starting July 1, 2023, with lot number 1589527.
Look for model number MMOK009-03 on the Halyard EXTREMITY PACK kit.
Reach out to AVID Medical for further assistance with the recall.
Yes, metal flakes could enter surgical sites causing reactions, but the risk is low for most procedures.
Check for model number MMOK009-03 on the Halyard EXTREMITY PACK kit, which was sold starting July 1, 2023.
Contact AVID Medical for guidance on next steps.
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Subject: Recall Z-0416-2025 — AVID Medical AVID Medical Hello, I own a AVID Medical that is covered by recall Z-0416-2025 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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