Avid Medical recalls FISTULA (ON/OFF) medical kits due to potential Aspergillus contamination from a package breach in the BD ChloraPrep applicator. Affected kits may need replacement.
Medical convenience kits are being recalled due to a potential breach in the package integrity of a component, the BD ChloraPrep 3mL applicator. Under certain circumstances the applicator may grow Aspergillus penicillioides, which may result in a breach of the package integrity. A breach of package integrity may contaminate other components in AVID Medical kits.
Avid Medical is recalling FISTULA (ON/OFF) medical kits because a component (BD ChloraPrep 3mL applicator) could have package integrity issues that might let Aspergillus penicillioides grow. This could contaminate other parts of the kit.
The BD ChloraPrep 3mL applicator in the kit may have a breach in its packaging that allows Aspergillus penicillioides to grow. If the packaging is compromised, this mold could contaminate other parts of the medical kit.
Medical professionals using the FISTULA (ON/OFF) medical kits with Avid Medical Part Number VAMK024-03 are most at risk. Patients receiving care with these kits could be affected if the applicator is contaminated.
Check for the Avid Medical Part Number VAMK024-03 on the kit. The kits were sold with Lot Numbers 1445301 or 1445302 and expire by April 30, 2022.
Look for the Avid Medical Part Number VAMK024-03 on the kit label.
The BD ChloraPrep 3mL applicator may have a package breach that allows Aspergillus penicillioides to grow, potentially contaminating other kit components.
Check for the Avid Medical Part Number VAMK024-03 on the kit. Affected kits have Lot Numbers 1445301 or 1445302 and expire by April 30, 2022.
The recall does not require immediate stop use; however, you should check if your kit is affected and take action if it is.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Avid Medical to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-1786-2021 — Avid Medical Avid Medical Hello, I own a Avid Medical that is covered by recall Z-1786-2021 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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