Hobbs Medical recalls cytology brushes with incorrect expiration dates that extend shelf life. Affected units sold from March 2018 to September 2020 have lot numbers ending in R. No action needed as the hazard is low risk.
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 cytology brushes with incorrect expiration dates that extend their shelf life. This means the brushes may stay usable longer than intended, but there is no immediate risk to health or safety.
The brushes have an incorrect expiration date that extends their shelf life beyond the intended period. This could lead to using the product longer than safe, but there is no immediate risk of injury or illness.
Users of the Hobbs Medical Cytology Brush Catalog Number 4206 who purchased it between March 2018 and September 2020 are affected. Laboratory staff and healthcare professionals using these brushes are most at risk due to potential extended shelf life.
Check for lot numbers ending in R (e.g., H01-20-179R, H01-20-181R, H01-20-182R). The brushes were distributed in the US from March 2018 to September 2020 with expiration dates between November 2022 and September 2025.
Verify the expiration date on the brush label to ensure it matches the intended shelf life.
No action is needed as the hazard is low risk and the brushes are safe to use within the extended shelf life.
Lot numbers ending in R (e.g., H01-20-179R, H01-20-181R, H01-20-182R).
The brushes were distributed in the United States from March 2018 to September 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-0014-2023 — Hobbs Medical Hobbs Medical Hello, I own a Hobbs Medical that is covered by recall Z-0014-2023 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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