Hobbs Medical recalls Freeman Pancreatic Flexi-Stent Kits with incorrect expiration dates that extend shelf life. Affected kits distributed in the US from March 2018 to September 2020.
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 Freeman Pancreatic Flexi-Stent Kits that have incorrect expiration dates, which could extend the product's shelf life. This means the kits might be used beyond their safe period, potentially causing issues with medical effectiveness.
The kits have an incorrect expiration date that extends the shelf life beyond what is safe. This could lead to the product being used after its expiration date, potentially affecting medical effectiveness.
Healthcare professionals who use these kits for pancreatic procedures are most at risk. Patients receiving these kits during the distribution period may also be affected.
Check for lot numbers ending in 'R' on the kit packaging. Kits distributed in the US between March 25, 2018, and September 28, 2020, with expiration dates between November 1, 2022, and September 1, 2025, are affected.
Verify the expiration date on the kit packaging to ensure it matches the distribution period and expiration range.
The product has an incorrect expiration date that extends the shelf life, which could lead to the product being used beyond its safe period.
The official recall notice does not specify a remedy, so you should check the expiration date and contact Hobbs Medical for further guidance.
The product was distributed in the United States from March 25, 2018, to September 28, 2020.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Hobbs Medical to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-0050-2023 — Hobbs Medical Hobbs Medical Hello, I own a Hobbs Medical that is covered by recall Z-0050-2023 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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