Halyard Towel Six Pack Kit Recall Issued
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AVID Medical, Inc. is recalling 224 Halyard Towel Six Pack kits (Kit Code: AMTS70-01) distributed in Iowa due to unsterilized pouches.
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This notice was issued by FDA on July 28, 2026 and geographically references Iowa. 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 inadvertent distribution of sealed pouches that had not undergone validated sterilization.
Which Products Are Affected Halyard, Towel Six Pack. Kit Code: AMTS70-01. UDI-DI: 10809160469972. Lot Number: AMTS70-01. Expiration Date: 9/2/2028. A total of 224 kits are affected under recall number Z-2408-2026. Distribution was limited to Iowa.
What You Should Do No specific consumer actions or contact details are provided in the recall notice.
Why This Matters This is an FDA Class II recall involving devices distributed nationwide in Iowa.
Source FDA recall Z-2408-2026, report date 20260617.
Original source: FDA Official Notice ↗
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