Hobbs Medical recalls Freeman Pancreatic Flexi-Stent kits with incorrect expiration dates that extend shelf life. Affected units sold 3/25/2018-9/28/2020 with specific lot numbers ending in R. No action needed as the risk is low.
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-Stent kits that have incorrect expiration dates, which extend the product's shelf life. This means the devices may be used longer than intended, but the risk of harm is low and no action is required.
The devices have an incorrect expiration date that extends the shelf life beyond what is safe. This could mean the product is used longer than intended, potentially increasing the risk of complications. However, the hazard is low risk as the product is not expected to cause serious injury.
Patients who received the recalled Freeman Pancreatic Flexi-Stent kits with lot numbers ending in R, distributed between March 2018 and September 2020. Medical professionals using these kits are most at risk if they have not verified the expiration dates.
Check for lot numbers ending in 'R' on the device or kit label. The product was distributed in the US from March 25, 2018, to September 28, 2020, with expiration dates between November 1, 2022, and September 1, 2025.
Verify the expiration date on the device or kit label; the product has an incorrect expiration date that extends shelf life.
No action is needed as the risk is low and the product is safe to use with the incorrect expiration date.
The recall record does not specify the correct expiration date.
Look for lot numbers ending in 'R' on the device or kit label, and check the distribution dates 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-0066-2023 — Hobbs Medical Hobbs Medical Hello, I own a Hobbs Medical that is covered by recall Z-0066-2023 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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