AVID Medical recalls Halyard MINOR PACK medical kits with model MMOK013-03 due to potential metal flakes causing surgical site reactions. Affected units sold from Lot 1598132.
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 Haly:ard MINOR PACK medical convenience kits (model MMOK013-03) because small metal flakes could detach and enter surgical sites, causing reactions. This poses a risk of local reactions or foreign body reactions in patients during surgery.
Small metal flakes from the sponge forceps and towel clamps may detach during use. These flakes can enter a patient's surgical site undetected, potentially causing local reactions or foreign body reactions.
Medical professionals using the Halyard MINOR PACK kits for surgical procedures are most at risk. Patients undergoing surgery with these kits could experience reactions if metal flakes enter their surgical sites.
Check for the model number MMOK013-03 on the Halyard MINOR PACK kits. Affected units were sold with Lot Number 1598132.
Look for model number MMOK013-03 and lot number 1598132 on the Halyard MINOR PACK kits.
The recall states metal flakes could detach and enter surgical sites, so it's not safe even with proper use.
Check for model number MMOK013-03 and lot number 1598132 on the Halyard MINOR PACK kits.
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-0417-2025 — AVID Medical AVID Medical Hello, I own a AVID Medical that is covered by recall Z-0417-2025 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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