AVID Medical, Inc. recalls Halyard IV START KIT NON-STERILE; 48 kits per case. Containing BD ChloraPrep Clear - 1 mL Applicator. Kit Model Number:
AVID Medical recalls 48-unit Halyard IV Start Kits (model KRIV26-02) due to possible Aspergillus penicillioides contamination. Affected kits may cause infections if used improperly.
Lower-risk recall
Convenience kits containing BD ChloraPrep Clear - 1 mL Applicator, which may be contaminated with Aspergillus penicillioides.
What happened, in plain English
AVID Medical is recalling 48-unit Halyard IV Start Kits that contain a BD ChloraPrep Clear 1 mL Applicator. The kits may be contaminated with Aspergillus penicillioides, a mold that could cause infections if used in medical procedures. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1292738-avid-medical-halyard-iv-start-kit-recall-contaminated-with-aspergillus.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1292738-avid-medical-halyard-iv-start-kit-recall-contaminated-with-aspergillus · Published October 6, 2026 · Updated October 6, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #Z-3194-2026
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“AVID Medical Halyard IV Start Kit Recall: Contaminated with Aspergillus penicillioides.” GovInfoNow, updated October 6, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1292738-avid-medical-halyard-iv-start-kit-recall-contaminated-with-aspergillus. Based on FDA recall #Z-3194-2026 (https://api.fda.gov/device/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22Z-3194-2026%22&limit=1).
Why it’s dangerous
The kits may contain Aspergillus penicillioides, a mold that can cause infections if the applicator is used in medical procedures. This mold is not typically found in sterile medical products but could contaminate the kit during manufacturing.
Who’s affected
Healthcare professionals using the Halyard IV Start Kits for medical procedures are most at risk. Patients receiving IV treatments with these kits could potentially be exposed to the mold.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for the model number KRIV26-02 on the kit. The kits come in cases of 48 units and were sold with lot number 1658437 and expiration date 1/31/2027.
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Medical device
What to do — step by step
Check Kit Model Number
Look for the model number KRIV26-02 on the kit packaging or label.
Questions people ask
Is this recall dangerous?
The recall states the kits may be contaminated with Aspergillus penicillioides, a mold that could cause infections if used in medical procedures. However, the risk is low as the contamination is not confirmed in all kits.
How can I tell if I have the recalled kit?
Check for the model number KRIV26-02 on the kit. The kits come in cases of 48 units and were sold with lot number 1658437 and expiration date 1/31/2027.
What should I do if I have the recalled kit?
The recall does not specify a remedy, so the official notice does not state what action to take.
Contact AVID Medical
We’ve drafted a message you can send AVID Medical to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-3194-2026 — AVID Medical AVID Medical Hello, I own a AVID Medical that is covered by recall Z-3194-2026 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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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official FDA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: FDA Recall #Z-3194-2026 (July 22, 2026) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for Z-3194-2026 to see it in context.
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 6, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the FDA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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