CLASS II ONGOING Device recall · Reported 27 Jul 2022 · FDA Enforcement Report
Polypectomy Snare recalled by Hobbs Medical
Hobbs Medical is recalling Hobbs Medical Polypectomy Snare, distributed in North Carolina, Texas, Washington. The recall was initiated on 3 Jun 2022 and the FDA has classified it as Class II.
Check your package
Stop using the device if the notice says to, and contact the manufacturer or your healthcare provider for the correction or replacement.
Recall details
- Recall number
- Z-1388-2022
- FDA event ID
- 90456
- Recalling firm
- Hobbs Medical, Stafford Springs, CT
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Ongoing
- Recall initiated
- 3 Jun 2022
- FDA classified
- 15 Jul 2022
- Reported
- 27 Jul 2022
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Letter
- Reason category
- Other Reasons
- Device type
- Other Medical Devices
Timeline
| 3 Jun 2022 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 15 Jul 2022 | Classified by FDA | +42 days |
| 27 Jul 2022 | Published in enforcement report | +12 days |
Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.
Reason for recall
During use, the sheath of the device may accordion at the proximal end where the sheath meets the shrink band. Kinking of the sheath may prevent the snare from fully closing, and injury may result.
Product as listed by the FDA
Hobbs Medical Polypectomy Snare, Catalog No. 7202
Where it was distributed
Domestic distribution to NC, TX, and WA. Foreign distribution to Canada.
Questions about this recall
Is Polypectomy Snare recalled?
Yes. Hobbs Medical recalled Polypectomy Snare on 3 Jun 2022. The recall is Class II and its status is Ongoing. Recall number Z-1388-2022.
Why was it recalled?
During use, the sheath of the device may accordion at the proximal end where the sheath meets the shrink band. Kinking of the sheath may prevent the snare from fully closing, and injury may result.
Which lots are affected?
UDI-DI: M84972020 Package UDI: M84972021 Lots: H11-20-017 H04-20-062 H04-19-056 H11-19-077 H08-17-014R H10-17-089R H10-17-089 H0S-17-014 H06-17-167
Where was it sold?
Domestic distribution to NC, TX, and WA. Foreign distribution to Canada.
What should I do if I have it?
Stop using the device if the notice says to, and contact the manufacturer or your healthcare provider for the correction or replacement.
What does Class II mean?
Class II means the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health problems, or the probability of serious harm is remote.
Read the official FDA notice · Source record retrieved 21 Sep 2026. The FDA describes openFDA data as unvalidated; the official notice takes precedence. This page reports the record and gives no medical advice.
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