Hobbs Medical recalls Posi-Stop Injection Needles with incorrect expiration dates that extend shelf life. Affected units sold from March 2018 to September 2020 with specific lot numbers ending in R.
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 Posi-Stop Injection Needles that have incorrect expiration dates, which extends their shelf life beyond the intended period. This could lead to using needles that are no longer safe or effective after their actual expiration date.
The needles have an incorrect expiration date label that extends the shelf life beyond the intended period. This means users might believe the product is still safe to use when it has actually expired, potentially leading to ineffective or unsafe medical procedures.
Users of the Hobbs Posi-Stop Injection Needles who purchased them between March 2018 and September 2020 are affected. Healthcare professionals and patients using these needles for injections are most at risk if the expiration date is misinterpreted.
Check for lot numbers ending in 'R' on the needle packaging. Affected needles 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.
Verify the expiration date on the needle packaging to ensure it matches the intended shelf life.
The recall is happening because the expiration date label on the needles is incorrect, extending the shelf life beyond the intended period.
Look for lot numbers ending in 'R' on the packaging. Affected needles were distributed in the U.S. from March 25, 2018, to September 28, 2020.
The recall record does not specify a remedy, so users should check the expiration date and contact Hobbs Medical for further 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-0024-2023 — Hobbs Medical Hobbs Medical Hello, I own a Hobbs Medical that is covered by recall Z-0024-2023 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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