Hobbs Medical recalls biliary stent kits with incorrect expiration dates that extend shelf life. Affected kits distributed from March 2018 to September 2020 may have expiration dates up to 2025. Contact for details.
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 biliary stent kits that have incorrect expiration dates, which could extend their shelf life. This means the kits might be used beyond their intended safe period, potentially causing issues if they become outdated.
The stent kits have an incorrect expiration date label that extends the shelf life beyond what is safe. This could lead to using outdated medical devices that might not function properly or could cause complications during procedures.
Healthcare professionals who use these stent kits for medical procedures are most at risk. Patients receiving these kits during the distribution period may also be affected.
Check for catalog number 6027 and lot numbers ending in 'R' or kits containing at least one device with a lot number ending in 'R'. These kits were distributed in the U.S. from March 25, 2018, to September 28, 2020.
Verify the expiration date on the kit label; if it shows a date between November 1, 2022, and September 1, 2025, it may be affected.
The recall indicates the expiration date label is incorrect, which may extend shelf life. However, the official notice does not specify if the kits are unsafe to use.
Look for catalog number 6027 and lot numbers ending in 'R' or kits containing at least one device with a lot number ending in 'R'. These kits were distributed from March 25, 2018, to September 28, 2020.
The recall does not provide a specific remedy, so contact Hobbs Medical directly for further instructions.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Hobbs Medical to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-0041-2023 — Hobbs Medical Hobbs Medical Hello, I own a Hobbs Medical that is covered by recall Z-0041-2023 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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