AVID Medical recalls Halyard RAPIDES E-PACK cardiovascular kits due to potential silicone coating loss on surgical needles. Affected units have specific model and lot codes. Contact for return instructions.
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.
AVID Medical is recalling Halyard RAPIDES E-PACK cardiovascular procedure kits because some surgical needles may lose their silicone coating during use. This could lead to diminished performance or the need for re-coating the needles.
The recall involves a raw material issue with the silicone coating on surgical needles. During use, this coating may become removed or diminished, potentially affecting the needle's performance. However, this does not pose a direct risk of injury or serious harm.
Healthcare professionals using the Halyard RAPIDES E-PACK cardiovascular kits are most likely affected. The risk is low as the issue involves coating loss rather than immediate safety hazards.
Check for the model number RPGH9472-01 on the kit. The lot code is 1636640 and the expiration date is January 13, 2028. The product was sold with the UDI 10809160211311.
Identify the model number RPGH9472-01, lot code 1636640, and expiration date January 13, 2028 on the kit.
No, the recall is for potential coating loss on surgical needles, which does not pose a risk of injury or serious harm.
Check for model number RPGH9472-01, lot code 1636640, and expiration date January 13, 2028 on the kit.
The recall does not specify a remedy, so contact AVID Medical for further instructions.
We’ve drafted a message you can send AVID Medical to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-1743-2025 — AVID Medical AVID Medical Hello, I own a AVID Medical that is covered by recall Z-1743-2025 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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