Hobbs Medical recalls Mistifier catheters with incorrect expiration dates that extend shelf life. Affected units sold 3/25/2018-9/28/2020 with lot numbers ending in R. No action needed as expiration dates are longer than stated.
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 disposable endoscopy catheters that have incorrect expiration dates, which extend their shelf life. This means the products may last longer than intended, but there is no immediate safety risk.
The catheters have an incorrect expiration date that extends their shelf life. This means the products may be usable for longer than the intended expiration period, but there is no risk of injury or malfunction.
Endoscopy procedures users who purchased Hobbs Medical Mistifier catheters with lot numbers ending in R between March 2018 and September 2020. Patients using these catheters for endoscopy procedures are most at risk.
Check for lot numbers ending in R on the catheter packaging. Products 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 catheter packaging; if it shows a date between November 1, 2022, and September 1, 2025, it may be affected.
No action is needed as the incorrect expiration date extends shelf life but does not pose a safety risk.
Lot numbers ending in R, such as H02-18-166R, H02-18-167R, H02-18-168R, H02-18-169R, H04-18-214R, and H11-17-182R.
These catheters were distributed in the United States from March 25, 2018, to 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-0010-2023 — Hobbs Medical Hobbs Medical Hello, I own a Hobbs Medical that is covered by recall Z-0010-2023 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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