Hobbs Medical recalls biliary stent kits with incorrect expiration dates that extend shelf life. Products distributed from March 2018 to September 2020 may have expiration dates up to 2025. Affected kits have lot numbers ending in R.
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 biliary stent kits that have incorrect expiration dates, which could extend their shelf life beyond the intended period. This means the kits might be used safely longer than they should be, potentially increasing the risk of complications if the product degrades over time.
The stent kits have an incorrect expiration date label that extends the shelf life. This could mean the product remains usable longer than intended, potentially leading to degradation over time if stored improperly or used beyond its safe period.
Healthcare professionals who use these stent kits for medical procedures may be affected. Patients receiving these kits are at low risk since the issue is about expiration dates, not immediate safety hazards.
Check for lot numbers ending in 'R' on the packaging. Products distributed in the U.S. from March 25, 2018, to September 28, 2020, with expiration dates between November 1, 2022, and September 1, 2025, are affected.
Look for lot numbers ending in 'R' on the packaging of the biliary stent kits.
No, the recall is about expiration dates, not immediate safety hazards. These kits can be used as long as they are within the correct shelf life.
Check the lot number on the packaging. If it ends in 'R', contact Hobbs Medical for guidance on next steps.
Affected kits were distributed in the U.S. from March 25, 2018, to September 28, 2020, and have lot numbers ending in 'R'.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Hobbs Medical to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-0045-2023 — Hobbs Medical Hobbs Medical Hello, I own a Hobbs Medical that is covered by recall Z-0045-2023 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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