AVID Medical Halyard TOTAL JOINT Kit Recall Over Latex Labeling Deficiency
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AVID Medical, Inc. is recalling 78 Halyard TOTAL JOINT kits due to labeling that fails to identify natural rubber latex in the StatLock component.
What this FDA recall tells you, and what most readers miss
This notice was issued by FDA on September 10, 2026 and geographically references Mississippi, Texas. The FDA classifies this as a Class II recall, with the stated reason "Labeling Deficiency: The medical kit labeling fails to identify that the statlock component contains natural rubber latex.", distributed us nationwide distribution in the states of ms, tx.. FDA recall classes run from I (reasonable probability of serious harm) to III (unlikely to cause harm), so the class number is the fastest way to gauge severity here. The category it belongs to - FDA 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.
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What Happened
The recall was initiated due to a labeling deficiency where the medical kit labeling fails to identify that the StatLock component contains natural rubber latex.
Which Products Are Affected
Halyard TOTAL JOINT, Model/Catalog Number: MSBM036-03, Lot Number: 1649979, UDI: 10809160457887. A total of 78 kits are affected. Distribution was limited to the states of MS and TX.
What You Should Do
Consumers should refer to the FDA recall notice for further guidance on the affected products.
Why This Matters
The labeling deficiency may result in users being unaware of the presence of natural rubber latex in a component.
Source
FDA recall number Z-3007-2026, initiated by AVID Medical, Inc. on 20260709.
Original source: FDA Official Notice ↗
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