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Lower risk Medical device recall · FDA · Published July 29, 2022

Hobbs Medical Polypectomy Snare: Incorrect Expiration Date Risk

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.

Plain-English summary generated from official FDA data by GovInfoNow · Published by Carlos Caban · How we make summaries

🇺🇸 FDA recall #Z-0070-2023Medical deviceHobbs Medical ›
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Recalling firmHobbs Medical, Inc.8 Spring St · Stafford Springs, CT 06076-1505
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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. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/60240-hobbs-medical-polypectomy-snare-incorrect-expiration-date-risk.

Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/60240-hobbs-medical-polypectomy-snare-incorrect-expiration-date-risk · Updated August 19, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #Z-0070-2023

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“Hobbs Medical Polypectomy Snare: Incorrect Expiration Date Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated August 19, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/60240-hobbs-medical-polypectomy-snare-incorrect-expiration-date-risk. Based on FDA recall #Z-0070-2023 (https://api.fda.gov/device/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22Z-0070-2023%22&limit=1).

The FDA announced on July 29, 2022, that Hobbs Medical, Inc. is recalling the Hobbs Medical Polypectomy Snare (Catalog Number: 4575-OLY) because the device label displays an incorrect expiration date that extends the product's shelf life.

How to tell if you have it

  • Brand: Hobbs Medical
  • Product: Hobbs Medical Polypectomy Snare
  • Catalog Number: 4575-OLY
  • UDI-DI: M8494575OLY0
  • Lot Numbers: H01-16-117R (and other lots ending in R)
  • Quantity: 10 units

The hazard

The device label displays an incorrect expiration date, which extends the shelf life of the product. The affected products were distributed in the United States from March 25, 2018, to September 28, 2020.

Context

GovInfoNow's records show Hobbs Medical, Inc. has had four other recalls on record since May 1, 2018. On June 3, 2022, the company recalled a Polypectomy Snare due to sheath kinking risks, and on October 4, 2024, it recalled Posi-Stop 23G Needles for injection flow issues. Other recent recalls of similar products include Cook Medical Multipurpose Drainage Catheter Recall (March 5, 2026), Cook Medical Blue Rhino Tracheostomy Introducer Set (March 5, 2026), and Cook Medical Wayne Pneumothorax Set (March 5, 2026).

How to tell if you have this one

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.

  • Brand
    Hobbs Medical
  • Category
    Medical device
FDA recall event · 61 products

All 61 products in this recall

FDA lists each product line separately under one recall event. Check your product description, lot or code numbers against each row. Every row shares the hazard and remedy on this page.

  • Classification
    Class II
  • Status
    Ongoing
  • Distribution
    Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide and the countries of Canada, Austria, Belgium, Finland, Norway.
Recall numberProduct, codes & lotsQuantity
Z-0010-2023Hobbs Medical Spray Catheter: The Mistifier: 2.6mm 260cm Disposable For endoscopy procedures Ref: 2190; UD-DI: M84921900 Lot Numbers: H02-18-166R H02-18-167R H02-18-168R H02-18-169R H04-18-214R H11-17-182R275 units
Z-0011-2023Hobbs Medical Spray Catheter: The Mistifier: 2.6mm 165cm Disposable For endoscopy procedures Ref: 2191; UDI-DI: M84921910 Lot Numbers: H03-16-015R30 units
Z-0012-2023Hobbs Medical Flex-Ez Guide Wire Disposable For endoscopy procedures Ref: 3412; UD-DI: M84934120 Lot Numbers: H05-18-091R32 units
Z-0013-2023Hobbs Medical Cytology Brush Catalog Number: 4204; UDI-DI: M84942040 Lot Numbers: H10-19-001R H12-19-050R H12-19-051R300 units
Z-0014-2023Hobbs Medical Cytology Brush Catalog Number: 4206; UDI-DI:M84942060 Lot Numbers: H01-20-179R H01-20-181R H01-20-182R300 units
Z-0015-2023Hobbs Medical Polypectomy Snare Catalog Number: 4563; UDI-DI: M84945630 Lot Numbers: H03-16-067R H09-15-146R H10-15-086R H12-15-100R100 units
Z-0016-2023Hobbs Medical Polypectomy Snare Catalog Number: 4564; UDI-DI: M84945640 Lot Numbers: H02-18-198R H09-17-027R35 units
Z-0017-2023Hobbs Transbronchial Aspiration Needle and Vacu-lok Aspirating Syringe Catalog Number: 4620; UDI-DI: M84946200 Lot Numbers: H06-17-090R18 units
Z-0018-2023Hobbs Transbronchial Aspiration Needle Catalog Number: 4621; UDI-DI:M84946210 Lot Numbers: H04-17-039R7 units
Z-0019-2023Hobbs Scope Introducer Catalog Number: 4650; UDI-DI: M84946500 Lot Numbers: H04-18-182R H04-18-181R140 units
Z-0020-2023Hobbs Posi-Stop Injection Needle Catalog Number: 4702; UDI-DI:M84947020 Lot Numbers: H10-17-062R H10-17-062R8 units
Z-0021-2023Hobbs Posi-Stop Injection Needle Catalog Number: 4704; UDI-DI: M84947040 Lot Numbers: H01-17-198R7 units
Z-0022-2023Hobbs Posi-Stop Injection Needle Catalog Number: 4712; UDI-DI: M84947120 Lot Numbers: H04-15-157R6 units
Z-0023-2023Hobbs Posi-Stop Injection Needle Catalog Number: 4718; UDI-DI: M84947180 Lot Numbers: H11-17-176R30 units
Z-0024-2023Hobbs Posi-Stop Injection Needle Catalog Number: 4720; UDI-DI:M84947200 Lot Numbers: H03-18-152R50 units
Z-0025-2023Hobbs Posi-Stop Injection Needle Catalog Number: 4722; UDI-DI:M84947220 Lot Numbers: H06-18-046R17 units
Z-0026-2023Hobbs Helical Retrieval Basket Catalog Number: 4806; UDI-DI: M84948060 Lot Numbers: H02-18-112R4 units
Z-0027-2023Hobbs Helical Retrieval Basket Catalog Number: 4808; UDI-DI: M84948080 Lot Numbers: H02-18-113R2 units
Z-0028-2023Hobbs Helical Retrieval Basket Catalog Number: 4814; UDI-DI: M84948140 Lot Numbers: H10-17-098R3 units
Z-0029-2023Hobbs Helical Retrieval Basket Catalog Number: 4816; UDI-DI: M84948160 Lot Numbers: H03-18-168R10 units
Z-0030-2023Hobbs Helical Retrieval Basket Catalog Number: 4822; UDI-DI: M84948220 Lot Numbers: H11-17-161R H02-17-102R14 units
Z-0031-2023Hobbs Helical Retrieval Basket Catalog Number: 4824; UDI-DI: M84948240 Lot Numbers: H02-17-159R10 units
Z-0032-2023Hobbs Helical Retrieval Basket Catalog Number: 4830; UDI-DI: M84948300 Lot Numbers: H10-16-021R7 units
Z-0033-2023Hobbs Helical Retrieval Basket Catalog Number: 4832; UDI-DI: M84948320 Lot Numbers: H11-17-162R H01-17-137R13 units
Z-0034-2023Hobbs Medical Grasping Forceps Catalog Number:5004; UDI-DI: M84950040 Lot Numbers: H01-17-090R3 units
Z-0035-2023Hobbs Medical Grasping Forceps Catalog Number: 5008; UDI-DI: M84950080 Lot Numbers: H10-17-211R H09-17-086R14 units
Z-0036-2023Hobbs Retrieval Forceps Catalog Number: 5018; UDI-DI: M84950180 Lot Numbers: H06-15-180R4 units
Z-0037-2023Hobbs Biliary Pigtail Stent Kits (containing 3412) Catalog Number: 6001; UDI-DI: M84960010 Lot Numbers: H01-19-234 H01-19-2303 units
Z-0038-2023Hobbs Biliary Pigtail Stent Kits (containing 3412) Catalog Number:6004; UDI-DI: M84960040 Lot Numbers: H02-19-0222 units
Z-0039-2023Hobbs Biliary Pigtail Stent Kits (containing 6105) Catalog Number: 6023; UDI-DI: M84960230 Lot Numbers: H02-19-019 H10-18-1833 units
Z-0040-2023Hobbs Biliary Pigtail Stent Kits (containing 3412) Catalog Number: 6024; UDI-DI: M84960240 Lot Numbers: H02-19-023 H11-18-1883 units
Z-0041-2023Hobbs Biliary Pigtail Stent Kits (contains 3412) Catalog Number: 6027; UDI-DI: M84960270 Lot Numbers: H01-19-241N/A
Z-0042-2023Hobbs Biliary Pigtail Stent Kits (containing 3412) Catalog Number: 6028; UDI-DI: M84960280 Lot Numbers: H02-19-0213 units
Z-0043-2023Hobbs Biliary Pigtail Stent Kits Catalog Number: 6104; UDI-DI: M84961040 Lot Numbers: H11-17-020R15 units
Z-0044-2023Hobbs Biliary Pigtail Stent Kits Catalog Number: 6105; UDI-DI: M84961050 Lot Numbers: H10-17-031R7 units
Z-0045-2023Hobbs Biliary Pigtail Stent Kits Catalog Number: 6108; UDI-DI:M84961080 Lot Numbers: H02-18-254R16 units
Z-0046-2023Freeman Pancreatic Flexi-Stent Kit (containing 6352) Catalog Number: 6321; UDI-DI:M84963210 Lot Numbers: H08-18-064 H08-18-116 H08-18-1946 units
Z-0047-2023Freeman Pancreatic Flexi-Stent Kit Catalog Number: 6351; UDI-DI:M84963510 Lot Numbers: H12-16-175R8 units
Z-0048-2023Freeman Pancreatic Flexi-Stent Kit Catalog Number: 6352; UDI-DI: M84963520 Lot Numbers: H04-18-014R14 units
Z-0049-2023Freeman Pancreatic Flexi-Stent Kits: Single Pigtail Catalog Number: 6501; UDI-DI: M84965010 Lot Numbers: H09-18-00810 units
Z-0050-2023Freeman Pancreatic Flexi-Stent Kits: Single Pigtail (containing 6544) Catalog Number: 6503; UDI-DI: M84965030 Lot Numbers: H05-20-155 H06-20-0223 units
Z-0051-2023Freeman Pancreatic Flexi-Stent Kit (containing 6533) Catalog Number: 6507; UDI-DI: M84965070 Lot Numbers: H08-18-0754 units
Z-0052-2023Freeman Pancreatic Flexi-Stent Kit (containing 6566) Catalog Number: 6518; UDI-DI: M84965180 Lot Numbers: H08-18-118 H08-18-2122 units
Z-0053-2023Freeman Pancreatic Flexi-Stent Kit (containing 6567) Catalog Number: 6519; UDI-DI: M84965190 Lot Numbers: H08-18-119 H08-18-1914 units
Z-0054-2023Freeman Pancreatic Flexi-Stent Kit (containing 6568) Catalog Number: 6529; UDI-DI: M84965290 Lot Numbers: H08-18-117 H08-18-1924 units
Z-0055-2023Freeman Pancreatic Flexi-Stent Catalog Number: 6533; UDI-DI: M84965330 Lot Numbers: H08-17-085R6 units
Z-0056-2023Freeman Pancreatic Flexi-Stent Catalog Number: 6534; UDI-DI: M84965340 Lot Numbers: H11-17-025R10 units
Z-0057-2023Freeman Pancreatic Flexi-Stent Catalog Number: 6535; UDI-DI: M84965350 Lot Numbers: H01-16-055R13 units
Z-0058-2023Freeman Pancreatic Flexi-Stent Catalog Number: 6544; UDI-DI: 84965410 Lot Numbers: H01-20-254R27 units
Z-0059-2023Freeman Pancreatic Flexi-Stent Catalog Number: 6548; UDI-DI: M84965480 Lot Numbers: H06-17-182R10 units
Z-0060-2023Freeman Pancreatic Flexi-Stent Catalog Number: 6562; UDI-DI: M84965620 Lot Numbers: H02-18-260R30 units
Z-0061-2023Freeman Pancreatic Flexi-Stent Catalog Number: 6566; UDI-DI: M84965660 Lot Numbers: H01-18-204R8 units
Z-0062-2023Freeman Pancreatic Flexi-Stent Catalog Number: 6567; UDI-DI: M84965670 Lot Numbers: H02-18-262R6 units
Z-0063-2023Freeman Pancreatic Flexi-Stent Catalog Number: 6568; UDI-DI: M84965680 Lot Numbers: H12-17-203R6 units
Z-0064-2023Freeman Pancreatic Flexi-Stent Catalog Number: 6582; UDI-DI: M84965820 Lot Numbers: H07-16-033R4 units
Z-0065-2023Freeman Pancreatic Flexi-Stent Catalog Number: 6584; UDI-DI: M84965840 Lot Numbers: H07-16-033R4 units
Z-0066-2023Freeman Pancreatic Flexi-Stent (contained in kit 6501) Catalog Number: 6541; UDI-DI: M84965840 Lot Numbers: H07-16-033R Kit Lot Number: H09-18-0081 unit
Z-0067-2023Hobbs Medical Polypectomy Snare Catalog Number: 7202; UDI-DI: M84972020 Lot Numbers: H10-17-089R H08-17-014R20 units
Z-0068-2023Hobbs Medical Polypectomy Snare Catalog Number: 4563-OLY; UDI-DI: M8494563OLY0 Lot Numbers: H03-18-137R30 units
Z-0069-2023Hobbs Medical Polypectomy Snare Catalog Number: 4565-OLY; UDI-DI: M8494565OLY0 Lot Numbers: H02-18-111R H04-18-063R10 units
Z-0070-2023Hobbs Medical Polypectomy Snare Catalog Number: 4575-OLY; UDI-DI: M8494575OLY0 Lot Numbers: H01-16-117R10 units
Based on the official FDA remedy

What to do — step by step

  1. Check Device Label

    Look for lot numbers ending in 'R' on the device label to determine if it's affected.

Where it went and when

Where it was distributed

Distributed nationwide, and outside the U.S.

Alaska: yesAKMaine: yesMEVermont: yesVTNew Hampshire: yesNHWashington: yesWAIdaho: yesIDMontana: yesMTNorth Dakota: yesNDMinnesota: yesMNIllinois: yesILWisconsin: yesWIMichigan: yesMINew York: yesNYRhode Island: yesRIMassachusetts: yesMAOregon: yesORNevada: yesNVWyoming: yesWYSouth Dakota: yesSDIowa: yesIAIndiana: yesINOhio: yesOHPennsylvania: yesPANew Jersey: yesNJConnecticut: yesCTCalifornia: yesCAUtah: yesUTColorado: yesCONebraska: yesNEMissouri: yesMOKentucky: yesKYWest Virginia: yesWVVirginia: yesVAMaryland: yesMDDelaware: yesDEArizona: yesAZNew Mexico: yesNMKansas: yesKSArkansas: yesARTennessee: yesTNNorth Carolina: yesNCSouth Carolina: yesSCDistrict of Columbia: yesDCOklahoma: yesOKLouisiana: yesLAMississippi: yesMSAlabama: yesALGeorgia: yesGAHawaii: yesHITexas: yesTXFlorida: yesFL

FDA distribution: “Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide and the countries of Canada, Austria, Belgium, Finland, Norway.” States read from FDA’s own wording; “not listed” means the notice does not name it.

Distributed nationwide, and outside the U.S.

Recall timeline

FDA published this recall 3 months after the firm started it.

1. Firm started the recall: Jul 29, 202212. FDA classified it Class II: Oct 7, 202223. Published in FDA’s Enforcement Report: Oct 19, 202232022
  1. Firm started the recall
  2. FDA classified it Class II
  3. Published in FDA’s Enforcement Report

Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.

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