Hobbs Medical recalls Posi-Stop Injection Needles (Catalog 4702) with incorrect expiration dates that extend shelf life. Affected units sold 3/25/2018-9/28/2020 with expiration dates between Nov 2022 and Sept 2025. No action needed as the error is harmless.
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 Posi-Stop Injection Needles with incorrect expiration dates that extend their shelf life. This means the needles may last longer than intended, but there is no safety risk or action required.
The product label shows an incorrect expiration date, which extends the shelf life of the needles. This is a labeling error that does not affect safety or performance, as the needles remain within their intended use period.
Users of Hobbs Posi-Stop Injection Needles with catalog number 4702 sold between March 2018 and September 2020. Those with lot numbers ending in 'R' are affected.
Check for the catalog number 4702 on the needle packaging. Affected units have lot numbers ending in 'R' and were distributed in the U.S. from March 25, 2018, to September 28, 2020.
Look for the catalog number 4702 and lot numbers ending in 'R' on the packaging.
No action is needed as the labeling error does not pose a safety risk.
The expiration dates on affected needles range from November 1, 2022, to September 1, 2025.
Check for lot numbers ending in 'R' on the packaging, as these were distributed between March 25, 2018, and 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-0020-2023 — Hobbs Medical Hobbs Medical Hello, I own a Hobbs Medical that is covered by recall Z-0020-2023 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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