AVID Medical recalls Halyard SPECIALS PACK medical kits with model VAST031-08 due to potential metal flakes causing surgical site reactions. Affected units sold with lot 1597663.
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 SPECIALS PACK medical kits (model VAST031-08) because small metal flakes could detach and enter surgical sites, causing reactions. This poses a risk of local tissue reactions or foreign body reactions if the metal flakes reach the surgical area.
The sponge forceps and towel clamps in the kit may release small metal flakes during use. If these flakes enter the surgical site undetected, they can cause local tissue reactions or foreign body reactions, which may require additional medical intervention.
Medical professionals using the Halyard SPECIALS PACK kits for surgical procedures are most at risk. Patients undergoing surgery with these kits could be affected if metal flakes enter their surgical site.
Check for the model number VAST031-08 on the Halyard SPECIALS PACK kits. Affected units were sold with lot number 1597663.
Look for model number VAST031-08 on the Halyard SPECIALS PACK medical kits.
Contact AVID Medical directly for further assistance with the recall.
Small metal flakes could detach from the sponge forceps and towel clamps and enter a patient's surgical site, causing local reactions or foreign body reactions.
Check for model number VAST031-08 on the Halyard SPECIALS PACK kits. Affected units were sold with lot number 1597663.
Contact AVID Medical directly for further assistance with the recall.
We’ve drafted a message you can send AVID Medical to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-0445-2025 — AVID Medical AVID Medical Hello, I own a AVID Medical that is covered by recall Z-0445-2025 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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