AVID Medical recalls Halyard Urology Laparotomy Pack (SAMM023-13) due to potential metal flakes entering surgical sites. Affected units sold with specific model and 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 its Halyard Uro: Laparotomy Pack (model SAMM023-13) because small metal flakes could detach and enter surgical sites, causing reactions or foreign body issues. This poses a risk during medical procedures.
The sponge forceps and towel clamps in the kit may release small metal flakes that can enter a patient's surgical site. These flakes might cause local reactions or foreign body reactions if not detected during surgery.
Healthcare professionals using this surgical kit during procedures are most at risk. Patients undergoing surgery with this kit could face complications from undetected metal flakes.
Check for the model number SAMM023-13 on the kit. Units sold with lot number 1595070 are affected. This product was distributed with specific GTIN and lot numbers.
Verify the model number SAMM023-13 and lot number 1595070 on the kit.
The sponge forceps and towel clamps may release small metal flakes that could enter a patient's surgical site, causing local reactions or foreign body reactions.
The recall record does not specify a remedy, so check the product details to confirm if it's affected and contact AVID Medical for further guidance.
The recall states metal flakes could cause local reactions or foreign body reactions, but does not specify a risk of serious injury in normal use.
We’ve drafted a message you can send AVID Medical to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-0425-2025 — AVID Medical AVID Medical Hello, I own a AVID Medical that is covered by recall Z-0425-2025 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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