The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-0021-2023·Announced 2022-10-19

Hobbs Posi-Stop Injection Needle recalled for incorrect expiration dates

Hobbs Medical is recalling Hobbs Posi-Stop Injection Needles due to incorrect expiration dates on device labels that extend the shelf life. Affected devices have lot numbers ending in 'R' distributed from 2018–2020.

What this means for you

Minor labeling or packaging issue, or a voluntary precautionary recall. Risk of harm is low but real — follow the manufacturer's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: This is a Class II recall involving incorrect expiration date labeling on a medical device. The source does not report any illnesses or injuries. The hazard is a labeling error that could result in use of expired devices, fitting the rubric criterion for 'minor labeling errors' with no reported harm.

Plain-English summary

Hobbs Medical, Inc. is recalling the Hobbs Posi-Stop Injection Needle (Catalog Number 4704) because the device label displays an incorrect expiration date that extends the product's shelf life.

The affected devices are identified by lot numbers ending in 'R' (UDI-DI: M84947040, Lot Number H01-17-198R) with expiration dates between November 1, 2022 and September 1, 2025. In the United States, these devices were distributed from March 25, 2018 to September 28, 2020. Worldwide distribution also included Canada, Austria, Belgium, Finland, and Norway.

The recalled product

Product
Hobbs Posi-Stop Injection Needle Catalog Number: 4704
Manufacturer
Hobbs Medical, Inc.
Hazard
  • mis-labeling
  • expiration-dating

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Lot numbers (1)

  • UDI-DI: M84947040 Lot Numbers: H01-17-198R

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.