AVID Medical recalls SAMM066-15 angiography kits due to potential metal flakes causing surgical site reactions. Affected units include specific model and 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 certain angiography kits that may have small metal flakes that could enter a patient's surgical site, causing reactions or foreign body issues. This recall affects medical devices used during procedures.
Small metal flakes from the sponge forceps and towel clamps may detach during use and enter a patient's surgical site. These flakes can cause local reactions or foreign body reactions if not detected.
Healthcare professionals using the SAMM066-15 model kits in medical procedures are most at risk. Patients undergoing surgery with these kits could experience local reactions or foreign body reactions.
Check for model number SAMM066-15 on the kit. Affected units include lot numbers 1589652 and 1595715. The kits were sold with GTIN 10809160388495.
Look for model number SAMM066-15 on the kit.
Small metal flakes from sponge forceps and towel clamps may detach and enter a patient's surgical site, causing local reactions or foreign body reactions.
Check for model number SAMM066-15 and lot numbers 1589652 or 1595715. The kits have GTIN 10809160388495.
The recall record does not specify a remedy, so contact AVID Medical for further instructions.
We’ve drafted a message you can send AVID Medical to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-0430-2025 — AVID Medical AVID Medical Hello, I own a AVID Medical that is covered by recall Z-0430-2025 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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