Hobbs Medical recalls Freeman Pancreatic Flexi-Stent (Catalog 6562) 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 6562 due to incorrect expiration dates that extend the product's shelf life. This means the devices may be used beyond their intended safe period, potentially increasing risks of complications.
The devices have an incorrect expiration date that extends the shelf life beyond what is safe. This could lead to potential complications if the device is used after its intended expiration date, though the risk is not severe.
Patients who received the recalled Freeman Pancreatic Flexi-Stents with lot numbers ending in R, distributed between March 2018 and September 2020, are most at risk. Healthcare providers using these devices are also affected.
Check for the product name 'Freeman Pancreatic Flexi-Stent' with catalog number 6562. Look for lot numbers ending in 'R' on the device packaging or documentation. Devices distributed in the US from March 2018 to September 2020 are affected.
Look for the lot number on the device packaging or documentation; affected devices have lot numbers ending in 'R'.
The devices have an incorrect expiration date that extends the shelf life beyond what is safe, potentially increasing risks of complications.
The recall record does not specify the correct expiration date.
Check for the product name 'Freeman Pancreatic Flexi-Stent' with catalog number 6562 and lot numbers ending in 'R' on the device packaging or documentation. Devices distributed in the US from March 2018 to September 2020 are affected.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Hobbs Medical to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-0060-2023 — Hobbs Medical Hobbs Medical Hello, I own a Hobbs Medical that is covered by recall Z-0060-2023 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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