Hobbs Medical recalls Grasping Forceps with incorrect expiration dates that extend shelf life. Products distributed from March 2018 to September 2020 with specific lot numbers may be 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 Grasping Forceps with incorrect expiration dates that extend the shelf life of the product. This could lead to using expired medical devices longer than intended, potentially affecting safety and effectiveness.
The device label shows an incorrect expiration date, which extends the shelf life beyond the actual expiration. This means the forceps could be used after their intended expiration date, potentially leading to reduced effectiveness or safety issues.
Medical professionals and patients who own or use the recalled Grasping Forceps with lot numbers ending in 'R' distributed between March 2018 and September 2020 are most at risk.
Check for lot numbers ending in 'R' on the Grasping Forceps. Products distributed in the U.S. from March 2018 to September 2020 with expiration dates between November 2022 and September 2025 are affected.
Look for lot numbers ending in 'R' on the Grasping Forceps.
The recall record does not specify the correct expiration date.
The recall record does not mention a return or remedy for the affected products.
The affected products 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-0035-2023 — Hobbs Medical Hobbs Medical Hello, I own a Hobbs Medical that is covered by recall Z-0035-2023 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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