The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0036-2023·Announced 2022-10-19

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.

What this means for you

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.
Category
Medical Device — Surgical Instruments
Hazard
  • mis-labeling
  • expired-device-use

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.

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