AVID Medical recalls Halyard ANG: 21-05 medical kits due to metal flakes potentially entering surgical sites. Affected units have model VAPX021-05 and lot numbers 1594310 or 1600532.
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 ANGIO TRAY medical kits with model number VAPX021-05 because metal flakes could detach and enter surgical sites, causing reactions or infections. This risk affects patients during surgery.
Small metal flakes from the sponge forceps and towel clamps might detach during use. If these flakes enter a patient's surgical site, they could cause local reactions or foreign body reactions, potentially leading to infections or complications.
Healthcare professionals using the Halyard ANGIO TRAY medical kits for surgical procedures are most at risk. Patients undergoing surgery with these kits could face complications from metal flakes entering their surgical sites.
Check for model number VAPX021-05 on the Halyard ANGIO TRAY medical kits. Affected units have lot numbers 1594310 or 1600532.
Identify the model number (VAPX021-05) and lot numbers (1594310 or 1600532) on the Halyard ANGIO TRAY medical kits.
Yes, metal flakes could enter surgical sites and cause reactions or infections.
The recall record does not specify a remedy, so contact AVID Medical for guidance.
Check for model number VAPX021-05 and lot numbers 1594310 or 1600532.
We’ve drafted a message you can send AVID Medical to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-0441-2025 — AVID Medical AVID Medical Hello, I own a AVID Medical that is covered by recall Z-0441-2025 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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