AVID Medical recalls Halyard Spine Kits (Model EUOR004-02) due to potential metal flakes causing surgical site reactions. Affected kits sold from 2016-2017 may need replacement.
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 its Halyard Spine Kits (Model EUOR004-02) because small metal flakes could detach and enter surgical sites, causing reactions or infections. This risk affects patients undergoing surgery with these kits.
The kits contain sponge forceps and towel clamps that can shed small metal flakes during use. These flakes may enter a patient's surgical site without detection, potentially causing local reactions or foreign body reactions.
Patients receiving surgery using the recalled Halyard Spine Kits are most at risk. Healthcare providers using these kits for medical procedures may also be affected.
Check for the model number EUOR004-02 on the kit packaging. The kits were sold between 2016 and 2017 with lot number 1600550.
Look for the model number EUOR004-02 and lot number 1600550 on the kit packaging.
The recall is due to small metal flakes potentially detaching from the sponge forceps and towel clamps, which could enter surgical sites and cause reactions.
Check for model number EUOR004-02 and lot number 1600550 on the kit packaging. These kits were sold between 2016 and 2017.
The recall record 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-0396-2025 — AVID Medical AVID Medical Hello, I own a AVID Medical that is covered by recall Z-0396-2025 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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