Hobbs Retrieval Forceps Recalled for Incorrect Expiration Dates
Hobbs Medical is recalling Retrieval Forceps with incorrect expiration dates on device labels. Affected devices distributed between March 2018 and September 2020 may be used past their actual expiration.
The agency’s classification
FDA (Devices): Class II
Class II is a situation in which use of or exposure to a violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or where the probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote.
This is the agency’s own classification, taken from its notice. The severity score below is our assessment, not the agency’s. How recall classes work
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).
Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.
Our severity reasoning: This is an FDA Class II medical device recall with no reported illnesses or injuries. The hazard involves incorrect expiration date labeling on a risk-of-harm product that could result in use of expired medical devices. Without reported incidents, this qualifies as a High severity risk-of-harm recall.
Plain-English summary
Hobbs Medical, Inc. is recalling the Hobbs Retrieval Forceps (Catalog Number 5018, UDI-DI M84950180) due to an incorrect expiration date displayed on device labels.
The labels show an extended shelf life beyond the actual expiration date. This labeling error means healthcare facilities may unknowingly use devices that have passed their true expiration date, potentially affecting device performance during medical procedures.
Affected devices were distributed worldwide from March 25, 2018 through September 28, 2020 in the United States, Canada, Austria, Belgium, Finland, and Norway. The recall applies to devices with lot numbers ending in 'R' or kits containing at least one device with a lot number ending in 'R'.
Customers should immediately identify and quarantine affected inventory. Healthcare facilities should verify the actual expiration dates of their inventory and discontinue use of any devices that have exceeded their true expiration date.
The recalled product
- Product
- Hobbs Retrieval Forceps Catalog Number: 5018
- Manufacturer
- Hobbs Medical, Inc.
- Affected units
- 4
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: M84950180 Lot Numbers: H06-15-180R
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
Part of a larger recall action
This product is one of 61 recalled by Hobbs Medical, Inc. under a single FDA (Devices) recall action. The agency files each product separately, so the size of the action is not visible from this page alone.
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