Halyard Eye Bag Pack Recall Due to Sterilization Issue
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AVID Medical, Inc. is recalling 60 Halyard Eye Bag Pack kits distributed nationwide after sealed pouches were inadvertently shipped without validated sterilization.
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This notice was issued by FDA on July 28, 2026 and geographically references United States. 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 - 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 after discovering that sealed pouches in the kits had not undergone validated sterilization.
Which Products Are Affected The recall involves Halyard Eye Bag Pack kits with Kit Code UIEB48-01, UDI-DI 10809160484098, Lot Number UIEB48-01, and Expiration Date 8/7/2028. A total of 60 kits were distributed in the United States, including the state of Iowa. The recall number is Z-2410-2026 and it is classified as Class II.
What You Should Do Consumers should contact AVID Medical, Inc. for return or refund instructions. The firm initiated notification via E-Mail on April 30, 2026.
Why This Matters The distribution of unsterilized medical kits poses a risk of infection to patients.
Source FDA recall number Z-2410-2026
Original source: FDA Official Notice ↗
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