Hobbs Medical recalls Freeman Pancreatic Flexi-Stent (Catalog 6533) with incorrect expiration dates extending shelf life. Devices distributed in the US from March 2018 to September 2020 with lot numbers ending in R are 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 Freeman Pancreatic Flexi-Stents with catalog number 6533 that have incorrect expiration dates. This extends the shelf life of the product, but the recall is for safety reasons as the expiration date affects medical use.
The device has an incorrect expiration date that extends its shelf life. This could lead to using a device that has expired or is past its intended use period, potentially affecting medical safety.
Patients who received this medical device between March 2018 and September 2020 are likely affected. Those with devices having lot numbers ending in 'R' are at higher risk.
Check for the catalog number 6533 on the device. Devices distributed in the US from March 2018 to September 2020 with lot numbers ending in 'R' are affected.
Look for lot numbers ending in 'R' on the device or packaging.
The recall record does not specify the correct expiration date.
Devices distributed in the US from March 2018 to September 2020 with lot numbers ending in 'R' are affected.
The recall record does not mention a return or remedy action.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Hobbs Medical to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-0055-2023 — Hobbs Medical Hobbs Medical Hello, I own a Hobbs Medical that is covered by recall Z-0055-2023 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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