Hobbs Medical recalls polypectomy snare devices with incorrect expiration dates that extend shelf life. Affected units sold between March 2018 and September 2020 with specific lot numbers.
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 polypectomy snare devices that have incorrect expiration dates, which could extend their shelf life. This means the devices might be used beyond their intended safe period, potentially causing issues during medical procedures.
The device label shows an incorrect expiration date, which extends the shelf life beyond what is safe. This could lead to the device being used after it has degraded, potentially causing complications during medical procedures.
Medical professionals who use the Hobbs Medical Polypectomy Snare devices with lot numbers ending in 'R' are most at risk. These devices were distributed in the U.S. from March 2018 to September 2020.
Check for lot numbers ending in 'R' on the device label. The affected devices were distributed in the U.S. from March 25, 2018, to September 28, 2020, with expiration dates between November 1, 2022, and September 1, 2025.
Look for lot numbers ending in 'R' on the device label to identify affected units.
The recall record does not specify the correct expiration date.
Check for lot numbers ending in 'R' on the device label. Affected devices were distributed in the U.S. from March 25, 2018, to September 28, 2020.
The recall record does not mention a return or remedy action.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Hobbs Medical to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-0067-2023 — Hobbs Medical Hobbs Medical Hello, I own a Hobbs Medical that is covered by recall Z-0067-2023 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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