Hobbs Medical recalls biliary stent kits with incorrect expiration dates that extend shelf life. Affected kits distributed in the US from March 2018 to September 2020 may have expiration dates up to 2025. Contact for remedy.
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 biliary stent kits that have incorrect expiration dates, which could extend their shelf life beyond safe limits. This means some kits might be used past their intended expiration date, potentially increasing the risk of complications.
The stent kits have an incorrect expiration date that extends the shelf life. This could mean the kits are used past their safe expiration date, potentially leading to complications during medical procedures.
Patients who received these biliary stent kits for medical procedures between March 2018 and September 2020 are likely affected. Healthcare providers using kits with lot numbers ending in 'R' are at higher risk.
Check for lot numbers ending in 'R' on the packaging. Kits distributed in the US from March 2018 to September 2020 with catalog number 6024 are affected.
Look for lot numbers ending in 'R' on the packaging of the biliary stent kits.
No, the recall does not require stopping use. The issue is an incorrect expiration date that extends shelf life, not a safety hazard.
Check for lot numbers ending in 'R' on the packaging. Kits distributed in the US from March 2018 to September 2020 with catalog number 6024 are affected.
The recall does not specify a remedy, so contact Hobbs Medical directly for guidance.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Hobbs Medical to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-0040-2023 — Hobbs Medical Hobbs Medical Hello, I own a Hobbs Medical that is covered by recall Z-0040-2023 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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