Hobbs Medical recalls Freeman Pancreatic Flexi-Stent Kit (catalog 6529) due to incorrect expiration dates extending shelf life. Products distributed from March 2018 to September 2020 with specific lot numbers may be affected.
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 its Freeman Pancreatic Flexi-Stent Kit (catalog number 6529) because the expiration dates on the product are incorrect, which extends the shelf life. This could lead to using expired medical devices that might not be safe for patients.
The product has an incorrect expiration date that extends the shelf life beyond what is safe. This means the device could become outdated or ineffective over time, potentially leading to complications during medical procedures.
Patients who received this stent kit for pancreatic procedures between March 2018 and September 2020 are most at risk. Healthcare providers using the kit with specific lot numbers are also affected.
Check for the product name 'Freeman Pancreatic Flexi-Stent Kit' with catalog number 6529. Look for lot numbers ending in 'R' or kits containing at least one device with such a lot number.
Verify the lot number on the device; if it ends in 'R', this product is affected.
The expiration date on the product is incorrect, which extends the shelf life beyond safe limits.
The recall does not specify a remedy, so contact Hobbs Medical directly for guidance.
The product was 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-0054-2023 — Hobbs Medical Hobbs Medical Hello, I own a Hobbs Medical that is covered by recall Z-0054-2023 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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