Hobbs Medical recalls biliary stent kits with incorrect expiration dates that extend shelf life. Products distributed from March 2018 to September 2020 may have lot numbers ending in R. No action needed as the issue is a labeling error.
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 extend the shelf life of the product. This labeling error means the kits could be used beyond their intended expiration date without causing harm.
The device label shows an incorrect expiration date, which extends the shelf life of the product. This means the kits could be used beyond their intended expiration date, but it does not pose a direct safety risk.
Healthcare professionals who use these stent kits for medical procedures may be affected. Patients using the kits are at low risk as the issue is a labeling error, not a safety hazard.
Check for lot numbers ending in 'R' on the packaging. Products distributed in the U.S. from March 25, 2018, to September 28, 2020, with expiration dates between November 1, 2022, and September 1, 2025, are affected.
Look for lot numbers ending in 'R' on the packaging of the biliary stent kits.
No action is needed as the issue is a labeling error, not a safety hazard.
The recall record does not specify the correct expiration date.
Check for lot numbers ending in 'R' on the packaging. Products distributed in the U.S. from March 25, 2018, to September 28, 2020, with expiration dates between November 1, 2022, and September 1, 2025, 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-0044-2023 — Hobbs Medical Hobbs Medical Hello, I own a Hobbs Medical that is covered by recall Z-0044-2023 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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