Hobbs Medical recalls biliary stent kits with incorrect expiration dates that extend shelf life. Affected kits sold 3/25/2018-9/28/2020 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 the actual expiration. This means the kits might be used safely longer than intended, but the recall is for quality control.
The stent kits have an incorrect expiration date label that extends the shelf life. This could mean the products are used longer than they should be, but the risk of serious harm is low because the expiration date error doesn't affect safety in normal use.
Patients who received these stent kits for biliary procedures between March 2018 and September 2020 are likely affected. Medical professionals using the kits are at risk if they have the specific lot numbers.
Check for lot numbers ending in 'R' on the packaging. Kits sold between March 25, 2018, and September 28, 2020, with catalog number 6023 are affected.
Look for lot numbers ending in 'R' on the packaging of the biliary stent kits.
The recall is due to incorrect expiration date labels that extend the shelf life of the product beyond the actual expiration date.
The official recall notice does not specify a remedy or action steps for affected products.
The affected products were 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-0039-2023 — Hobbs Medical Hobbs Medical Hello, I own a Hobbs Medical that is covered by recall Z-0039-2023 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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