AVID Medical recalls Halyard ENT T&A Pack medical kits (model EAMC106-02) due to potential metal flakes causing surgical site reactions. Affected kits 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 Halyard ENT T&A Pack medical kits because small metal flakes could detach and enter surgical sites, causing reactions. This poses a risk to patients during procedures.
The sponge forceps and towel clamps in the kit may release small metal flakes during use. These flakes can enter surgical sites undetected, potentially causing local reactions or foreign body reactions.
Healthcare professionals using the Halyard ENT T&A Pack kits for procedures are most at risk. Patients undergoing surgery with these kits could experience reactions from metal flakes.
Check for the model number EAMC106-02 on the kit. Affected kits were sold with lot numbers 1591242, 1600320, or 1604627.
Look for model number EAMC106-02 on the Halyard ENT T&A Pack kit.
Reach out to AVID Medical for specific guidance on handling affected kits.
The sponge forceps and towel clamps may release small metal flakes that could enter surgical sites, causing reactions.
Check the model number and lot numbers to see if your kit is affected. Contact AVID Medical for further instructions.
Yes, metal flakes could enter surgical sites undetected, potentially causing local reactions or foreign body reactions.
We’ve drafted a message you can send AVID Medical to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-0386-2025 — AVID Medical AVID Medical Hello, I own a AVID Medical that is covered by recall Z-0386-2025 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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