The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-1741-2025·Announced 2025-05-21

Halyard CHRIST SUTURE KIT surgical needles coating defect recall

AVID Medical is recalling Halyard CHRIST SUTURE KIT units due to a raw material issue in the needle coating that may cause silicone to be removed during use, potentially affecting surgical performance.

What this means for you

Minor labeling or packaging issue, or a voluntary precautionary recall. Risk of harm is low but real — follow the manufacturer's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: This is an FDA Class II medical device recall. The source text describes a potential performance degradation (diminished performance and/or coating removal) but does not report any actual injuries, illnesses, or hospitalizations. The hazard is performance-related rather than a known safety threat, making it a moderate-severity precautionary recall.

Plain-English summary

AVID Medical, Inc. is recalling the Halyard CHRIST SUTURE KIT (Model No. ADVC800-03, UDI: 10809160450703, Lot Code: 1640852, expiration 2/4/2028) due to an issue with a raw material used to coat some surgical needles.

The coating problem may result in diminished performance and/or removal of silicone needle coating during surgical use. This could affect the intended function of the needles during procedures.

The affected product was distributed nationwide in Illinois and Louisiana. A total of 72 units are involved in this recall. Patients and healthcare providers who have these kits should contact AVID Medical, Inc. for instructions on return or replacement.

The recalled product

Product
Halyard CHRIST SUTURE KIT. General Procedure Tray Convenience Kit
Manufacturer
AVID Medical, Inc.
Hazard
  • coating-defect
  • needle-coating-removal

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Lot numbers (4)

  • Model No. ADVC800-03
  • UDI: 10809160450703
  • Lot Code: 1640852
  • Exp: 2/4/2028.

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.