Hobbs Medical recalls Scope Introducer devices with incorrect expiration dates that extend shelf life. Products distributed from March 2018 to September 2020 with expiration dates up to 2025 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 Scope Introducers with incorrect expiration dates that extend their shelf life. This could lead to using devices beyond their intended safe period, potentially affecting product reliability.
The device label shows an incorrect expiration date, which extends the shelf life beyond what is safe. This could mean the product is used longer than intended, potentially affecting its reliability and safety.
Medical professionals using Hobbs Scope Introducers for procedures may be affected. Those with devices having lot numbers ending in 'R' or kits containing such devices are most at risk.
Check for lot numbers ending in 'R' on the device or kits containing at least one device with such a lot number. Products distributed between March 25, 2018, and September 28, 2020, with expiration dates from November 1, 2022, to September 1, 2025, are affected.
Look for lot numbers ending in 'R' on the device or kits containing at least one device with such a lot number.
The device label shows an incorrect expiration date that extends the shelf life of the product beyond its intended safe period.
The recall record does not specify the correct expiration date.
Devices with lot numbers ending in 'R' or kits containing at least one device with such a lot number, distributed between March 25, 2018, and September 28, 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-0019-2023 — Hobbs Medical Hobbs Medical Hello, I own a Hobbs Medical that is covered by recall Z-0019-2023 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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