Hobbs Medical recalls Freeman Pancreatic Flexi-Stent Kit (catalog 6519) due to incorrect expiration dates extending shelf life. Affected units sold 3/25/2018-9/28/2020 with specific lot numbers ending in R.
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 (catalog 6519) because the expiration dates are incorrectly labeled, which extends the product's shelf life. This could lead to using expired medical devices that may not function properly.
The device label shows an incorrect expiration date that extends the shelf life beyond what's safe. This means the product might be used after its actual expiration date, potentially leading to improper medical function.
Healthcare professionals who purchased or use the recalled Freeman Pancreatic Flexi-Stent Kit (catalog 6519) between March 25, 2018 and September 28, 2020. Patients receiving the stent procedure are most at risk if the device is used after its actual expiration date.
Check for the catalog number 6519 on the product. Look for lot numbers ending in 'R' (e.g., H08-18-119, H08-18-191). The product was distributed in the US from March 25, 2018 to September 28, 2020.
Verify the catalog number is 6519 and lot numbers end in 'R' (e.g., H08-18-119).
The device label shows an incorrect expiration date that extends the shelf life, which could lead to using expired medical devices.
The product's actual expiration dates range from November 1, 2022 to September 1, 2025, but the label shows an incorrect date that extends the shelf life.
Check for catalog number 6519 and lot numbers ending in 'R' (e.g., H08-18-119, H08-18-191). The product was distributed in the US 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-0053-2023 — Hobbs Medical Hobbs Medical Hello, I own a Hobbs Medical that is covered by recall Z-0053-2023 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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