Halyard Christ Suture Kit (AVID Medical) – Needle Coating Problem (2025)
Hazard assessment based on recall description.
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According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Product
Halyard CHRIST SUTURE KIT. General Procedure Tray Convenience Kit
Brand
AVID Medical, Inc.
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Model No. ADVC800-03, UDI: 10809160450703, Lot Code: 1640852, Exp: 2/4/2028.
Products Sold
Model No. ADVC800-03; UDI: 10809160450703; Lot Code: 1640852; Exp: 2/4/2028.
AVID Medical, Inc. is recalling Halyard CHRIST SUTURE KIT. General Procedure Tray Convenience Kit due to An issue with a raw material used to coat some surgical needles that may result in diminished performance and/or removal of some silicone needle coati. Based on FDA medical device recall database.
Summary derived from FDA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by FDA
An issue with a raw material used to coat some surgical needles that may result in diminished performance and/or removal of some silicone needle coating during use.
Recommended Action
Per FDA guidance
An URGENT: MEDICAL DEVICE RECALL NOTIFICATION dated 3/31/25 was emailed to consignees. The notification indicates that this recall is due to Ethicon having recalled PDS II, PDS Plus, PROLENE, and ATHIBOND EXCEL sutures, which are components in the convenience kits being recalled by the recalling firm. Consignees are being instructed to discontinue use of the Johnson & Johnson Ethicon Sutures contained inside the recalled AVID kits identified in the recall notification and to add the provided labels to affected kits to ensure recalled sutures are discarded. Distributors are asked to forward the provided recall notification to their customers to which product was further distributed. Consignees are asked to return the provided response form via email. Questions regarding this recall event are to be directed to your distributor or sales representative.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) directly.
View official FDA recall noticePage updated: Jan 10, 2026