FDA Recall Open, Classified

Halyard SUTURE PACK CABG. Cardiovascular Procedure Convenience Kit.

Recall: Z-1742-2025 · Initiated March 31, 2025

Recall

Recall Number
Z-1742-2025
Event Number
96731
Firm
AVID Medical, Inc.
FEI Number
1047429
Product Code
OEZ
Status
Open, Classified
Root Cause
Nonconforming Material/Component
Initiated
March 31, 2025
Posted
May 9, 2025
Address
9000 Westmont Dr, Toano, VA, 23168-9351

Description

Halyard SUTURE PACK CABG. Cardiovascular Procedure Convenience Kit.

Reason

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.

Action

An URGENT: MEDICAL DEVICE RECALL NOTIFICATION dated 3/31/25 was emailed to consignees. The notification indicates that this recall is due to Ethicon having recalled PDS II, PDS Plus, PROLENE, and ATHIBOND EXCEL sutures, which are components in the convenience kits being recalled by the recalling firm. Consignees are being instructed to discontinue use of the Johnson & Johnson Ethicon Sutures contained inside the recalled AVID kits identified in the recall notification and to add the provided labels to affected kits to ensure recalled sutures are discarded. Distributors are asked to forward the provided recall notification to their customers to which product was further distributed. Consignees are asked to return the provided response form via email. Questions regarding this recall event are to be directed to your distributor or sales representative.

Distribution

US Nationwide distribution in the states of IL & LA.

Quantity

60 units