Hobbs Medical recalls polypectomy snare devices with incorrect expiration dates extending shelf life. Affected units sold 3/25/2018-9/28/2020 with expiration dates up to 2025-09-01. No remedy specified in recall notice.
Device label display an incorrect expiration date, extends the shelf life of the product. Affected product distributed in the United States from 3/25/2018 to 9/28/2020, expiration dates between 2022-11-01 and 2025-09-01 (Devices have a lot number ending in R, or are kits containing at least 1 device with a lot number ending in R.)
Hobbs Medical is recalling polypectomy snare devices that have incorrect expiration dates, which extends their shelf life. This could lead to using devices that are past their intended expiration date, potentially affecting safety and effectiveness.
The device label shows an incorrect expiration date that extends the shelf life beyond what's safe. This means the device might be used after its intended expiration date, potentially leading to reduced effectiveness or safety issues during medical procedures.
Healthcare professionals who use these polypectomy snare devices for medical procedures may be affected. Those who purchased devices with lot numbers ending in 'R' between March 2018 and September 2020 are most at risk.
Check for lot numbers ending in 'R' on the device label. Devices distributed in the US from March 25, 2018, to September 28, 2020, with expiration dates between November 1, 2022, and September 1, 2025, are affected.
Look for lot numbers ending in 'R' on the device label to determine if it's affected.
The recall notice does not specify any remedy.
Affected devices have expiration dates between November 1, 2022, and September 1, 2025.
Devices were distributed in the United States from March 25, 2018, to September 28, 2020.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Hobbs Medical to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-0070-2023 — Hobbs Medical Hobbs Medical Hello, I own a Hobbs Medical that is covered by recall Z-0070-2023 from Hobbs Medical. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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