AVID Medical recalls knee arthroscopy packs with model MAMC204-16 due to potential metal flakes causing surgical site reactions. Affected units sold 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 knee arthroscopy packs (model MAMC:204-16) because small metal flakes could detach and enter surgical sites, causing reactions. This poses a risk to patients during surgery.
Metal flakes from the sponge forceps and towel clamps might detach during use. If these flakes enter the surgical site, they could cause local reactions or foreign body reactions in patients.
Healthcare professionals using the knee arthroscopy packs for medical procedures are most at risk. Patients undergoing surgery with these packs could experience complications.
Check for model number MAMC204-16 on the pack. Units were sold starting in 2016 with lot number 1608931.
Look for model number MAMC204-16 on the pack or check the lot number 1608931.
The recall states metal flakes could detach and enter surgical sites, so it is not safe to use without checking the recall.
Check for model number MAMC204-16 on the pack or lot number 1608931.
The recall does not specify a remedy, so contact AVID Medical 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-0410-2025 — AVID Medical AVID Medical Hello, I own a AVID Medical that is covered by recall Z-0410-2025 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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