Hobbs Medical, Inc. Hobbs Medical 3 Prong Looped Retriever, a disposable device to be used by physician to remove foreign object or cauterize polyp specimens from the GI tract. REF: 5030 and 5030S Recall
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According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Product
Hobbs Medical 3 Prong Looped Retriever, a disposable device to be used by physician to remove foreign object or cauterize polyp specimens from the GI tract. REF: 5030 and 5030S
Brand
Hobbs Medical, Inc.
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Lot Numbers: H11-05-040, H11-05-138, H11-05-139, H11-05-140, H11-05-141, H11-05-205.
Products Sold
Lot Numbers: H11-05-040; H11-05-138; H11-05-139; H11-05-140;H11-05-141; H11-05-205.
Hobbs Medical, Inc. is recalling Hobbs Medical 3 Prong Looped Retriever, a disposable device to be used by physician to remove foreig due to Diameter of device at the distal end would prevent it from passing through the endoscope's working channel.. Based on FDA medical device recall database.
Summary derived from FDA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by FDA
Diameter of device at the distal end would prevent it from passing through the endoscope's working channel.
Recommended Action
Per FDA guidance
Hobbs Medical notfied customers by Registered Letter on 3/15/06, requesting return of recalled product.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) directly.
View official FDA recall noticeDistribution
As reported by FDA
AK, IA, KY, MI, NH, NC, UT, WI
Page updated: Jan 10, 2026