Hobbs Medical recalls biliary stent kits with incorrect expiration dates that could extend shelf life. Affected kits distributed from March 2018 to September 2020 have expiration dates up to 2025. Contact for details.
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. This means the kits might be used beyond their safe period, potentially causing issues if they become ineffective or unsafe.
The stent kits have an incorrect expiration date label, which extends the shelf life beyond what is safe. This could lead to the kits becoming ineffective or unsafe after their intended use period, though the risk is low.
Patients who received these stent kits between March 2018 and September 2020 are likely affected. Medical professionals using the kits for procedures are at higher risk if they have the incorrect expiration dates.
Check for lot numbers ending in 'R' on the packaging. Kits distributed in the U.S. from March 2018 to September 2020 with expiration dates between November 2022 and September 2025 are affected.
Verify the expiration date on the packaging; affected kits have dates up to September 2025.
Reach out to Hobbs Medical for specific guidance on affected kits.
The recall is due to incorrect expiration dates that extend shelf life, but the risk is low as the kits are unlikely to cause serious harm if used properly.
Look for lot numbers ending in 'R' on the packaging, or kits distributed between March 2018 and September 2020 with expiration dates up to September 2025.
Check the expiration date and contact Hobbs Medical for specific guidance on the affected kits.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Hobbs Medical to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-0037-2023 — Hobbs Medical Hobbs Medical Hello, I own a Hobbs Medical that is covered by recall Z-0037-2023 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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