Hobbs Medical recalls polypectomy snare catalog 4563 with incorrect expiration dates that extend shelf life. Devices distributed from March 2018 to September 2020 with lot numbers ending in R are 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 polypectomy snare devices with incorrect expiration dates that extend their shelf life. This could lead to using expired products longer than intended, though no immediate safety risk is described.
The device label shows an incorrect expiration date, extending the shelf life beyond what is safe. This means the product may be used longer than intended, potentially leading to quality issues over time.
Healthcare professionals who use the polypectomy snare devices with lot numbers ending in R, distributed between March 2018 and September 2020. Patients using these devices under medical supervision are least at risk.
Check for lot numbers ending in 'R' on the device label. Devices distributed in the U.S. from March 25, 2018, to September 28, 2020, with catalog number 4563 are affected.
Look for lot numbers ending in 'R' on the polypectomy snare device.
The device label shows an incorrect expiration date that extends the shelf life of the product.
Check the device label for lot numbers ending in 'R' to see if it is affected.
No serious injury risk is described; the hazard is related to shelf life extension.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Hobbs Medical to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-0015-2023 — Hobbs Medical Hobbs Medical Hello, I own a Hobbs Medical that is covered by recall Z-0015-2023 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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