Hobbs Medical recalls Posi-Stop injection needles with incorrect expiration dates that extend shelf life. Products distributed from March 2018 to September 2020 with expiration dates between November 2022 and September 2025 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 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. This means the needles might be used after their actual expiration date, potentially leading to reduced effectiveness or safety issues.
People who own or use Hobbs Posi-Stop needles with lot numbers ending in 'R' or kits containing such needles are affected. Healthcare professionals and patients using these needles for injections are most at risk.
Check for lot numbers ending in 'R' on the needle packaging. Products distributed between March 25, 2018, and September 28, 2020, with expiration dates from November 1, 2022, to September 1, 2025, are affected.
Look for lot numbers ending in 'R' on the needle packaging or in the product kit.
The recall is happening because the expiration date on the needles is incorrect, which extends the shelf life beyond the intended period.
Check for lot numbers ending in 'R' on the needle packaging or in the product kit. Products distributed between March 25, 2018, and September 28, 2020, with expiration dates from November 1, 2022, to September 1, 2025, are affected.
The recall record does not specify a remedy, so no action is required beyond checking if you have the affected product.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Hobbs Medical to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-0022-2023 — Hobbs Medical Hobbs Medical Hello, I own a Hobbs Medical that is covered by recall Z-0022-2023 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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