Hobbs Medical recalls Freeman Pancreatic Flexi-Stent (Catalog 6548) 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 6548 due to incorrect expiration dates that extend the product's shelf life. This means the devices may be used beyond their intended safe period, potentially leading to safety issues.
The device label shows an incorrect expiration date that extends the product's shelf life beyond what is safe. This could mean the stent is used longer than intended, potentially causing complications.
Patients who received the recalled Freeman Pancreatic Flexi-Stents with lot numbers ending in R, distributed in the U.S. from March 2018 to September 2020, are most at risk.
Check for the product name 'Freeman Pancreatic Flexi-Stent' with catalog number 6548. Look for lot numbers ending in 'R' or kits containing at least one device with such a lot number.
Look for lot numbers ending in 'R' on the device or kit packaging.
The recall record does not specify the correct expiration date.
Check for lot numbers ending in 'R' on the device or kit packaging, as devices distributed in the U.S. from March 2018 to September 2020 with such lot numbers 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-0059-2023 — Hobbs Medical Hobbs Medical Hello, I own a Hobbs Medical that is covered by recall Z-0059-2023 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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