AVID Medical recalls Halyard MINOR P:009-06 medical kits due to metal flakes that could enter surgical sites, causing reactions. Affected kits have model GVVA009-06 and lot numbers 1592938 or 1594966.
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 Halyard MINOR PDS medical convenience kits with model number GVVA009-06 because small metal flakes could detach and enter surgical sites, potentially causing reactions. This risk matters most for patients undergoing surgery who use these kits.
The kits contain components that may shed small metal flakes during use. These flakes can enter a patient's surgical site undetected, leading to local reactions or foreign body reactions that require medical attention.
Healthcare providers using the Halyard MINOR PDS kits for surgical procedures are most at risk. Patients undergoing surgery who use these kits could face complications from metal flakes entering their surgical sites.
Check for model number GVVA009-06 on the kit. Affected kits were sold with lot numbers 1592938 or 1594966.
Look for model number GVVA009-06 on the Halyard MINOR PDS kit.
Reach out to AVID Medical for guidance on next steps if you have the affected model.
The model number is GVVA009-06.
Lot numbers 1592938 and 1594966 are affected.
Metal flakes could detach from the kit components and enter a surgical site, causing local reactions or foreign body reactions.
We’ve drafted a message you can send AVID Medical to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-0403-2025 — AVID Medical AVID Medical Hello, I own a AVID Medical that is covered by recall Z-0403-2025 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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