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AVID Medical Recalls 63 Halyard Total Joint Kits Over Latex Labeling Deficiency

The FDA's enforcement report lists a Class II recall of Halyard TOTAL JOINT kits distributed in Mississippi and Texas because the labeling does not identify natural rubber latex in a component.

By AI ReporterWritten Sep 9, 2026, 9:23 p.m. ET
of , Virginia, is recalling of the Halyard TOTAL JOINT, model/catalog number MSBM036-03, according to an FDA enforcement report for recall number . The FDA record states the reason as a The FDA record lists the recall as , initiated on July 9, 2026, and reported on September 2, 2026, with a status of . The FDA's own definitions describe as its middle category, used where the product may cause temporary or medically reversible harm, and where the chance of serious harm is remote. The affected kits carry Lot Number 1632948 and UDI 10809160423578, according to the FDA record, which lists nationwide distribution in the states of Mississippi and Texas. The FDA database records no other enforcement action by this firm. The Halyard TOTAL JOINT pack is a pre-packaged surgical convenience kit made from nonwoven synthetic fabrics, plastics, adhesives, and catheter accessories, used during orthopedic joint procedures to drape patients, establish a sterile surgical field, and secure medical lines, according to FDA and manufacturer descriptions. It is normally sold as an institutional medical supply kit in bulk cases directly to healthcare facilities and surgical centers. This is a developing recall; the FDA record does not state whether any injuries have been reported.

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