AVID Medical Halyard IV Start Kits
Halyard IV Start Kit contains applicators contaminated with Aspergillus penicillioides.
High risk
There is a reasonable chance that using it could cause serious health problems or death.
FDA Class I recall · How risk is rated
What happened
AVID Medical, Inc. of Toano, Virginia is recalling Halyard IV Start Kit NON-Sterile REF: KRIV26-02 because the convenience kits contain BD ChloraPrep Clear - 1 mL and FREPP Clear 1.5 mL Applicators contaminated with Aspergillus penicillioides. The recall began on July 14, 2026, and was added to the FDA's Enforcement Report on September 14, 2026.
The product was distributed in the state of Nebraska. A total of 288 units are affected.
Summary by Recall Canary from the FDA notice.
What to do
We don't have product-specific instructions for this recall. FDA's general advice for medical device recalls:
- A device recall doesn't always mean you must stop using it: it may need to be checked, adjusted or fixed.
- Talk to your health care provider before you stop using it.
Is your kit affected?
Match the UDI-DI and lot code listed under your product.
Halyard IV Start Kit NON-Sterile REF: KRIV26-02
- UDI-DI
- 10809160460481
- Lot
- 1658437
Details
- Company began the recall
- Sold in
US Nationwide distribution in the state of Nebraska.
- Event ID
- 99672
- Recall No.
- Z-3108-2026
- Company
- AVID Medical, Inc.Toano, Virginia
- Hazard
- Contamination
- Quantity recalled
- 288 units
- Recall type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers told by
Company began the recall
Added to FDA's Enforcement Report · Classified by FDA
Listed on Recall Canary
In FDA's weekly enforcement report
Summary updated
