AVID Medical Halyard CHRIST Suture Kit Recall: Silicone Coating Risk
AVID Medical recalls Halyard CHRIST Suture Kit (Model ADVC800-03) due to potential silicone coating removal during use. Affected units may have diminished performance.
Lower-risk recall
An issue with a raw material used to coat some surgical needles that may result in diminished performance and/or removal of some silicone needle coating during use.
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What happened, in plain English
AVID Medical is recalling their Halyard CHRIST Suture Kit (Model ADVC800-03) because the silicone coating on some surgical needles might wear off during use, potentially causing the kit to perform less effectively. This could affect surgical procedures where precise needle handling is critical. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/52510-avid-medical-halyard-christ-suture-kit-recall-silicone-coating-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/52510-avid-medical-halyard-christ-suture-kit-recall-silicone-coating-risk · Updated August 17, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #Z-1741-2025
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“AVID Medical Halyard CHRIST Suture Kit Recall: Silicone Coating Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated August 17, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/52510-avid-medical-halyard-christ-suture-kit-recall-silicone-coating-risk. Based on FDA recall #Z-1741-2025 (https://api.fda.gov/device/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22Z-1741-2025%22&limit=1).
Why it’s dangerous
The surgical needles in this kit use a raw material that may lose its silicone coating during use. This could lead to diminished performance, such as reduced precision or reliability in needle handling during procedures. However, the risk is not severe enough to cause injury or serious harm.
Who’s affected
Surgical professionals and hospitals using the Halyard CHRIST Suture Kit (Model ADVC800-03) with Lot Code 1640852 or expiration date 02/2028 are most at risk. The risk is low as the issue involves coating wear rather than immediate safety hazards.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for the model number ADVC800-03 on the kit. The lot code 1640852 and expiration date 02/2028 are also associated with this recall.
- Brand
AVID Medical- Category
Medical device
All 3 products in this recall
FDA lists each product line separately under one recall event. Check your product description, lot or code numbers against each row. Every row shares the hazard and remedy on this page.
- Classification
Class II- Status
Ongoing- Distribution
US Nationwide distribution in the states of IL & LA.
| Recall number | Product, codes & lots | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| Z-1741-2025 | Halyard CHRIST SUTURE KIT. General Procedure Tray Convenience Kit; Model No. ADVC800-03; UDI: 10809160450703; Lot Code: 1640852; Exp: 2/4/2028. | 72 units |
| Z-1742-2025 | Halyard SUTURE PACK CABG. Cardiovascular Procedure Convenience Kit.; Model No. SILV800-01; UDI: 10809160450680; Lot Code: Lot: 1642454; Exp: 2/4/2028. | 60 units |
| Z-1743-2025 | Halyard RAPIDES E-PACK. Cardiovascular Procedure Convenience Kit.; Model No. RPGH9472-01; UDI: 10809160211311; Lot Code: Lot: 1636640; Exp: 1/13/2028. | 72 units |
What to do — step by step
Check Product Details
Review the model number, lot code, and expiration date on the kit to confirm if it matches the recalled items.
Where it went and when
Where it was distributed
Distributed nationwide; the notice names 2 states.
FDA distribution: “US Nationwide distribution in the states of IL & LA.” States read from FDA’s own wording; “not listed” means the notice does not name it.
Named in the notice: Illinois, Louisiana.
Recall timeline
FDA published this recall 51 days after the firm started it.
- Firm started the recall
- FDA classified it Class II
- Published in FDA’s Enforcement Report
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
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- Official source: FDA Recall #Z-1741-2025 (March 31, 2025) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for Z-1741-2025 to see it in context.
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