Hobbs Medical recalls 2.6mm 165cm disposable endoscopy catheters with incorrect expiration dates extending shelf life. Affected units sold 3/25/2018-9/28/2020 with expiration dates up to 2025-09-01.
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 disposable endoscopy catheters that have incorrect expiration dates. This means the products may stay usable longer than they should, potentially leading to safety issues if used past their actual expiration date.
The catheter has an incorrect expiration date label that extends the shelf life. This could mean the product is used after it has expired, potentially causing safety issues.
Endoscopy procedures use this catheter. Patients and medical staff using the product during procedures are most at risk.
Check for lot numbers ending in 'R' on the catheter packaging. Products were distributed in the US from March 25, 2018 to September 28, 2020 with expiration dates between November 1, 2022 and September 1, 2025.
Look for the expiration date on the catheter packaging to confirm it matches the correct date range.
The catheter has an incorrect expiration date label that extends the shelf life of the product.
The recall record does not specify a remedy, so no action is required beyond checking the expiration date.
The catheter 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-0011-2023 — Hobbs Medical Hobbs Medical Hello, I own a Hobbs Medical that is covered by recall Z-0011-2023 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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