The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-2589-2016·Announced 2016-08-24

Avid Medical Recalls MOHS Procedure Trays with Unlabeled Latex Dressing

Avid Medical is recalling 240 MOHS procedure trays because they contained a latex dressing that was not labeled as such.

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: The recall is classified as FDA Class II, but the source text describes a labeling error regarding latex content without reporting any illnesses or injuries, fitting the criteria for a moderate severity labeling issue.

Plain-English summary

Avid Medical, Inc. is recalling 240 Convenience Kits, MOHS "OPENING" PROCEDURE TRAYs. The recall is due to a labeling error where a latex-containing Telfa Non-adherent Dressing (4"x3") was included in the kits without the kits being labeled as containing latex.

The recalled product was distributed to two states: Virginia and Massachusetts. The specific product details are Catalog No. MCVA0089-04 and LOT# 1010997.

Healthcare providers and consumers should check their inventory for these specific trays. If found, they should stop using the product and contact Avid Medical, Inc. for instructions on return or disposal.

The recalled product

Product
Convenience Kits, MOHS "OPENING" PROCEDURE TRAY
Manufacturer
Avid Medical, Inc.
Affected units
240

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 (2)

  • Catalog No. MCVA0089-04
  • LOT# 1010997

Distribution

Distributed in 2 states:

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 4 recalled by Avid Medical, Inc. under a single FDA (Devices) recall action. The agency files each product separately, so the size of the action is not visible from this page alone.

See all 4 products in this recall →