Recall of Avanta Fluid Injection System Multi-Patient Sterile Disposable Sets
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Health Canada has issued a recall for specific lots of the Avanta Fluid Injection System due to a fit issue with a stopcock that may cause procedure interruptions.
What this Health Canada recall tells you, and what most readers miss
This notice was issued by Health Canada on May 14, 2026 and geographically references Canada. Its severity classification of "medium" signals how the issuing agency weighs the risk of harm if no action is taken - "critical" and "high" tier alerts typically carry direct consumer actions, while "medium" and "low" tend toward informational guidance or monitoring advisories. The category it belongs to - Product & Food Recalls - determines the consumer-protection framework behind it, which shapes what remedies (refunds, replacements, repairs, or the recall itself) are available to affected consumers and which agency holds statutory responsibility for enforcement.
Most readers skim a notice like this, check whether they are personally affected, and move on. The more useful lens is to verify its scope, source, and timestamp, then compare related notices without assuming that one record proves a broader trend.
Areazine pairs this record with the original agency URL so you can check the primary source before acting. Its related labels are recall, product-safety, health-canada, medical-device.
What Happened
In April 2025, a revision to the stopcock in the Avanta Multi-Patient Administration Tube sets resulted in a fit issue with the Contrast Flow Control Valve (CFCV) interface on the Avanta injector system. This can lead to unreliable engagement and potential disengagement during contrast injection, causing procedure interruptions.
Which Products Are Affected
The affected products are the Avanta Fluid Injection System - Multi-Patient Sterile Disposable Sets with the following details:
- Lot number: 253304, Model or catalogue number: AVA 500 MPAT
- Lot number: 252602, Model or catalogue number: AVA 500 MPAT
What You Should Do
No specific actions were detailed in the recall notice. Consumers should contact the manufacturer, Bayer Medical Care Inc., for further instructions.
Why This Matters
This recall addresses potential risks in medical devices that could interrupt procedures, potentially impacting patient safety and the reliability of healthcare equipment.
Source
This information is from Health Canada. For more details, visit: https://recalls-rappels.canada.ca/en/alert-recall/avanta-fluid-injection-system-multi-patient-sterile-disposable-sets
Original source: Health Canada Official Notice ↗
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