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Sealed procedure kits and antiseptic applicators being checked against a hospital recall inventory list.

Infectious Disease

Convenience Kit Recall: FDA Classifies Medline’s BD ChloraPrep-Related Recall as Class I

The Class I recall applies to specified Medline convenience kits containing recalled BD ChloraPrep applicators. Hospitals and other users should match both kit identifiers and lots against the FDA notice.

Dr. Abu Bakar · November 2, 2026 · 6 min

Quarantined medical convenience kits and saline ampules in a hospital supply room

Innovation & Devices

AVID Medical Kits Require Class I Saline Quarantine

The Class I correction applies to affected AVID Medical convenience kits containing Huons sodium chloride ampules. Facilities should quarantine stock, trace prior use and assess possible exposures.

Dr. Abu Bakar · 6 min read

An IV supply cart with packaged start kits separated for recall review in a hospital materials area.

Innovation & Devices

Halyard IV Start Kit Class I Recall Requires Fast Action

The FDA classified the Halyard IV START KIT NONSTERILE recall as Class I. Facilities holding affected kits need rapid inventory control and a safe plan for uninterrupted vascular access.

Rayan Salih · 6 min read

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