Hobbs Medical recalls Freeman Pancreatic Flexi-Stent (Catalog 6568) 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 6568 due to incorrect expiration dates that extend the product's shelf life. This could lead to using devices beyond their intended safe period, though no injuries have been reported.
The device has an incorrect expiration date that extends the shelf life beyond what is safe. This means the product might be used after its intended expiration date, potentially leading to reduced effectiveness or safety issues.
Patients who received Freeman Pancreatic Flexi-Stents with lot numbers ending in 'R' from March 2018 to September 2020 are affected. Medical professionals using these devices are at risk if they have the incorrect expiration dates.
Check for lot numbers ending in 'R' on the device packaging. Devices distributed in the United States between March 25, 2018, and 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 device packaging or documentation.
The recall record does not specify the correct expiration date.
Devices distributed in the US from March 25, 2018, to September 28, 2020, with lot numbers ending in 'R' are affected.
The recall does not require immediate stop use; the hazard is low risk as the issue is an incorrect expiration date extending shelf life.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Hobbs Medical to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-0063-2023 — Hobbs Medical Hobbs Medical Hello, I own a Hobbs Medical that is covered by recall Z-0063-2023 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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