Halyard CARDIAC CATH PACK Recall Issued by AVID Medical
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AVID Medical, Inc. is recalling 180 Halyard CARDIAC CATH PACK SAN23CARDQ kits (model DRCC36) distributed to seven states due to a potential syringe disconnection hazard.
What this FDA recall tells you, and what most readers miss
This notice was issued by FDA on May 26, 2026 and geographically references United States. Its severity classification of "high" 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 - 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
AVID Medical, Inc. initiated a voluntary recall of Halyard CARDIAC CATH PACK SAN23CARDQ kits after identifying a potential risk that the Medline syringe rotating adaptor may unwind during use, resulting in a loose connection or full disconnection between the syringe and manifold.
Which Products Are Affected
The recall covers 180 kits of the Halyard CARDIAC CATH PACK SAN23CARDQ kit, model number DRCC36. Affected lot information includes UDI-DI 10809160469088 (lot 1659651). Distribution was limited to Florida, Illinois, Missouri, Mississippi, North Carolina, Nebraska, and Texas.
What You Should Do
Consumers and healthcare facilities should immediately stop using the affected kits and contact AVID Medical, Inc. for return or refund instructions. The recall was initiated via email on March 13, 2026.
Why This Matters
This Class I recall addresses a defect that could compromise device connections during cardiac catheterization procedures.
Source
FDA recall number Z-1971-2026 (event ID 98686).
Original source: FDA Official Notice ↗
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