Tag: iv_start_kit

FDA Issues Early Alert for Avid Medical IV Start Kit Recall Over Fungal Contamination

28 Aug 2026 2:10 p.m. · Source: US Food and Drug Administration

Avid Medical is recalling IV Start Kits due to fungal contamination risk from included BD ChloraPrep applicators. The FDA issued an Early Alert, warning of serious health consequences like infection and sepsis, though no injuries or deaths have been reported.

Health Business Medical Science Legal Education Social Issues Avid Medical IV Start Kit Product Recall FDA Aspergillus penicillioides BD ChloraPrep Medical Devices Food Recalls Drugs