The AVID Medical recall lot number that matters is 1658437. That is the kit lot the FDA has classified as a Class 1 recall, its most serious category, for IV Start Kit Non-Sterile, item KRIV26-02, because the kits contain a BD ChloraPrep Clear 1 mL applicator that may be contaminated with the fungus Aspergillus penicillioides. Other lots of the same item appear in the FDA database too, but under a different, lower classification, which is why exact identifiers matter more than the product name in this story.
This report is a field guide to the identifiers and the paperwork: which numbers are in the FDA records, how the entries differ, and what the agency asks customers to do.
AVID Medical recall lot number: key takeaways
- Class 1 lot: kit lot 1658437 of item KRIV26-02, containing BD ChloraPrep Clear applicators from BD lot 4032183.
- Other lots: 1658438, 1685838, 1699753 and 1706455 of the same item are listed as Class 2, a separate classification.
- Action: quarantine, then destroy the entire kit after completing the response form.
- Risk: serious infection if a contaminated skin-prep product is used, per the FDA.
- Injuries: none reported as of 20 August 2026, according to the FDA alert.
The AVID Medical recall lot number identifiers in the FDA records
- Device name: IV Start Kit Non-Sterile (listed in the database as Halyard IV START KIT NON-STERILE).
- Item or reference number: KRIV26-02.
- Kit lot number: 1658437.
- UDI-DI: 10809160460481.
- Component: BD ChloraPrep Clear 1 mL applicator, BD lot 4032183.
- Expiry shown in one entry: 31 January 2027.
Because the same kit can be stocked under several lots, matching by lot rather than by product name is the safest approach, and the identifiers above should be compared character by character with the label on the kit or case.
AVID Medical recall lot number: one item, several lots, two classifications
The FDA early alert covers lot 1658437. The recall database tells a wider story. one FDA database entry (recall number Z-3108-2026) lists lot 1658437 as Class 1, with 288 units and a posting date of 14 September 2026. a second entry (Z-3194-2026) lists the same lot as Class 1, with 288 kits in six cases, posted on 23 September 2026. Separate entries list lots 1658438, 1685838, 1699753 and 1706455 of the same item as Class 2. One covers 98 kits and the other 816 kits in 17 cases, so by our arithmetic the Class 2 lots total 914 kits against 288 in the Class 1 lot.
We are not saying the Class 2 lots are harmless. The point is the opposite: a facility should check every KRIV26-02 kit against the FDA entries and the manufacturer’s instructions for its specific lot, rather than assume that a name or item number settles the question.
Where the AVID Medical recall lot number records disagree
Reading the entries side by side shows differences that a careful reader should know about. The date the firm initiated the recall is 14 July in one entry and 22 July in another. The updated customer letter is dated 18 August in one and 20 August in others. Distribution is given as the state of Nebraska in one entry and as nationwide in the other. The FDA lists two recall numbers for the same lot. The agency does not explain these differences in the pages we reviewed, so we report them as they stand and do not choose between them.
How to check a lot against the AVID Medical recall lot number
- Find the kit lot and item numbers on the kit or case labelling.
- Compare them with the identifiers above and with the FDA database entries.
- If lot 1658437 is present, quarantine the kits and follow the instructions below.
- If another KRIV26-02 lot is present, follow the manufacturer’s instructions for that lot and contact the firm if unsure.
What the FDA asks customers to do with the AVID Medical recall lot number
The alert tells facilities to check inventory immediately, quarantine affected kits and destroy the entire kit after completing the response form. The earlier instruction to over-label and discard only the applicator no longer applies to these items. Distributors and resellers are asked to notify customers and include customer quantities on the form. U.S. customers can contact complaints@owens-minor.com with questions, and adverse reactions or quality problems can be reported through MedWatch.
Why a Class 1 label is used for the AVID Medical recall lot number
Class I is the FDA’s most serious recall classification, used where there is a reasonable probability that use of the product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death. The FDA says contamination of skin-prep products with this fungus may cause systemic infection, sepsis, illness and death, and that bloodstream contamination during catheter placement would likely require catheter removal and another procedure. The classification reflects the severity of the possible harm, not a count of injuries.
The database lists the recall status as open and classified, meaning the firm’s corrective action is still in progress, and gives the FDA-determined cause as packaging process control. The recalling firm is AVID Medical, Inc., of Toano, Virginia.
Risks and caveats on the AVID Medical recall lot number
- We rely on FDA summaries and have not seen the customer letters or response form.
- The date and distribution differences listed above remain unresolved in the public records.
- Our 914-kit total is our own sum of two Class 2 entries and is not an FDA figure.
- Records can change. Check the live FDA entries before acting.
In our assessment, the lesson of this story is precision. The warning is tied to one kit lot and one contaminated component, and the clearest service to readers is to repeat those identifiers accurately. See also Zydus Sunshine Lifesciences Plans $20 Million-Plus Pharmaceutical Plant in Sri Lanka. More coverage is in our medical device section.
What to watch next on the AVID Medical recall lot number
- Updates to the FDA early alert or database entries.
- Any explanation of why two Class 1 entries exist for the same lot.
- Closure of the recall, which is open in the records we saw.
- Any adverse event reports.
Frequently asked questions
What is the AVID Medical recall lot number?
Kit lot 1658437 of item KRIV26-02 is the lot classified as Class 1.
Are other KRIV26-02 lots included?
The database lists other lots of the same item as Class 2. Check the entries and the manufacturer’s instructions.
Which component is the problem?
The BD ChloraPrep Clear 1 mL applicator from BD lot 4032183.
What should be done with affected kits?
Quarantine them and destroy the entire kit after completing the response form.
How we reported this: we relied on the FDA early alert and FDA recall database entries. The 914-kit sum is our own arithmetic. Last updated: 16 October 2026. This article is news reporting and not medical advice.
