AVID Medical recalls Halyard LINE INSERTION PACK Model MAMC217-18 due to potential metal flakes causing surgical site reactions. Affected units sold with specific 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 Haly:LINE INSERTION PACK medical kits because small metal flakes could detach and enter surgical sites, causing reactions or infections. This risk affects patients undergoing procedures using the recalled product.
The sponge forceps and towel clamps in the kit can release small metal flakes during use. These flakes may enter a patient's surgical site without detection, leading to local reactions or foreign body reactions.
Healthcare professionals using the Halyard LINE INSERTION PACK kits for medical procedures are most at risk. Patients undergoing surgery with the recalled product could experience local reactions or infections.
Check for the model number MAMC217-18 on the product. Affected units include specific lot numbers: 1594486 and 1594624.
Look for model number MAMC217-18 and lot numbers 1594486 or 1594624 on the product.
The recall indicates a potential risk of metal flakes entering surgical sites, so it is not safe to use without checking the recall details.
The recall does not specify a remedy, so contact AVID Medical for further instructions.
Check for model number MAMC217-18 and lot numbers 1594486 or 1594624.
We’ve drafted a message you can send AVID Medical to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-0411-2025 — AVID Medical AVID Medical Hello, I own a AVID Medical that is covered by recall Z-0411-2025 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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