AVID Medical recalls Halyard Spine Kits (Model EUOR004-03) due to potential metal flakes causing surgical site reactions. Affected kits sold from 2022-2023.
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 Spine Medical Kits (Model EUOR0:03) because metal flakes could detach and enter surgical sites, causing reactions. This poses a risk of infection or complications 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 infection or complications.
Medical professionals using the Halyard Spine Kits for surgical procedures are most at risk. Patients undergoing surgery with these kits could experience complications.
Check for the model number EUOR004-03 on the kit. Kits were sold between 2022 and 2023 with lot number 1597676.
Look for the model number EUOR004-03 on the Halyard Spine Kit packaging or label.
Reach out to AVID Medical directly for guidance on next steps if you have the recalled model.
Yes, metal flakes could enter surgical sites causing reactions or complications, but the risk is low with proper use.
Check for model number EUOR004-03 on the kit. Kits were sold between 2022 and 2023 with lot number 1597676.
Contact AVID Medical directly for guidance on next steps.
We’ve drafted a message you can send AVID Medical to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-0397-2025 — AVID Medical AVID Medical Hello, I own a AVID Medical that is covered by recall Z-0397-2025 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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