FDA Recall Terminated

Hobbs Bronchial Cytology Brushes, Model Number 4202; 4204; 4206 To be utilized by a trained physician and/or trained personnel through a flexible endoscope when brush cell samples are required for cytological analysis.

Recall: Z-2052-2018 · Initiated May 1, 2018

Recall

Recall Number
Z-2052-2018
Event Number
79903
Firm
Hobbs Medical, Inc.
FEI Number
1220592
Product Code
FDX
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Labeling False and Misleading
Initiated
May 1, 2018
Terminated
April 10, 2020
Address
8 Spring St, Stafford Springs, CT, 06076-1505

Description

Hobbs Bronchial Cytology Brushes, Model Number 4202; 4204; 4206 To be utilized by a trained physician and/or trained personnel through a flexible endoscope when brush cell samples are required for cytological analysis.

Reason

Device was marketed for uses outside the 510(k) clearance.

Action

The firm, Hobbs Medical, Inc., sent an "Voluntary Medical Device Recall Advisory Notice" letter to customers on 5/1/18. The letter described the product, problem and actions to be taken. Our records indicate that you have received the following Bronchial Cytology Brushes since the beginning of 2018: Please complete the quantity used and quantity returned section of the attached form and you may voluntarily return any unused device(s) referencing Return Authorization Number. Hobbs Medical will credit your account in a timely fashion. f you have any questions, please contact customer service at 800-344-6227.

Distribution

US Nationwide Distribution to states of: AZ, CA, GA, IL, MD, NY, TN, TX, and VA.

Quantity

1820 devices