AVID Medical recalls Halyard EP PACK medical kits with model VANW018-06 due to potential metal flakes causing surgical site reactions. Affected items sold in 2023 with lot number 1598601.
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: EP PACK medical convenience kits (model VANW018-06) because metal flakes could detach and enter surgical sites, causing reactions or foreign body issues. This poses a risk during medical procedures where precise tools are needed.
The sponge forceps and towel clamps in the kit may release small metal flakes during use. These flakes can enter a patient's surgical site without being noticed, potentially causing inflammation, infection, or other reactions.
Medical professionals using these kits during surgeries or procedures are most at risk. Patients undergoing surgery with this kit could experience complications from undetected metal flakes.
Check for the model number VANW018-06 on the kit. Items sold with lot number 1598601 from 2023 are affected. The kit is labeled as 'Halyard EP PACK - Medical convenience kits'.
Look for model number VANW018-06 on the Halyard EP PACK medical kit.
Reach out to AVID Medical for specific guidance on handling affected kits.
Yes, metal flakes could enter surgical sites and cause reactions or infections.
Check the model number and contact AVID Medical for instructions.
Affected kits have model number VANW018-06 and lot number 1598601 from 2023.
We’ve drafted a message you can send AVID Medical to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-0439-2025 — AVID Medical AVID Medical Hello, I own a AVID Medical that is covered by recall Z-0439-2025 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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