Hobbs Medical recalls Freeman Pancreatic Flexi-Stent Kit (catalog 6518) due to incorrect expiration dates extending shelf life. Affected units sold 3/25/2018-9/28/2020 with specific lot numbers ending in R. No remedy stated in recall notice.
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 6518) because the expiration dates on the labels are incorrect, 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, which extends the shelf life beyond what is safe. This could mean the device might not function properly once it expires, potentially affecting medical procedures.
Healthcare professionals who purchased or use the recalled Freeman Pancreatic Flexi-Stent Kit (catalog 6518) between March 25, 2018 and September 28, 2020. Patients receiving this device are at low risk if the device is used correctly.
Check for the catalog number 6518 on the kit. Look for lot numbers ending in 'R' (e.g., H08-18-118, H08-18-212). The product was sold in the U.S. between March 25, 2018 and September 28, 2020.
Verify the catalog number is 6518 and lot numbers end in 'R' (e.g., H08-18-118).
The device label shows an incorrect expiration date, which extends the shelf life of the product beyond safe limits.
Check for catalog number 6518 and lot numbers ending in 'R' (e.g., H08-18-118, H08-18-212). The product was sold in the U.S. between March 25, 2018 and September 28, 2020.
The recall notice does not specify any remedy or action steps for affected products.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Hobbs Medical to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-0052-2023 — Hobbs Medical Hobbs Medical Hello, I own a Hobbs Medical that is covered by recall Z-0052-2023 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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