Hobbs Medical recalls disposable endoscopy guide wires with incorrect expiration dates that extend shelf life. Products distributed from March 2018 to September 2020 may be affected.
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 disposable endoscopy guide wires that have incorrect expiration dates. This could extend the product's shelf life, but the recall doesn't indicate a safety risk or immediate danger to users.
The device label shows an incorrect expiration date that extends the shelf life of the product. This means the product might be used beyond its intended expiration date, but the recall does not state any safety hazard or risk of injury.
Endoscopy procedures use this product. Healthcare professionals and hospitals that purchased the affected items between March 2018 and September 2020 are most at risk.
Check for lot numbers ending in 'R' on the device 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 device packaging.
The recall states the expiration date is incorrect but does not mention any safety hazard or risk of injury.
Check for lot numbers ending in 'R' on the device 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.
The recall does not require stopping use; it only notes an incorrect expiration date that extends shelf life.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Hobbs Medical to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-0012-2023 — Hobbs Medical Hobbs Medical Hello, I own a Hobbs Medical that is covered by recall Z-0012-2023 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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