Hobbs Medical recalls biliary stent kits with incorrect expiration dates that extend shelf life. Affected kits distributed from March 2018 to September 2020 may have lot numbers ending in R. No action is required as the hazard is low risk.
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 extends their shelf life. This means the kits could be used safely beyond their intended expiration date, but no action is needed as the hazard is low risk.
The stent kits have an incorrect expiration date that extends the shelf life. This means the kits could be used safely beyond their intended expiration date, but the hazard is low risk as no serious injury is expected.
Patients who received these stent kits from March 2018 to September 2020 are likely affected. Healthcare providers using the kits with lot numbers ending in R are at higher risk.
Check for lot numbers ending in R on the stent kits. The kits were distributed in the U.S. from March 25, 2018, to September 28, 2020, with expiration dates between November 1, 2022, and September 1, 2025.
Review the expiration date on the stent kit packaging to ensure it matches the intended date range.
No action is required as the hazard is low risk and the kits are safe to use beyond their intended expiration date.
Lot numbers ending in R on the stent kits.
The kits 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-0042-2023 — Hobbs Medical Hobbs Medical Hello, I own a Hobbs Medical that is covered by recall Z-0042-2023 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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