Bronchial Microbiology Brush, Catalog Number 4310 and 4320. Microbial sampling is performed by compressing a spring as the base of brush ...
FDA Recall Notice
Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) — official FDA notice for recall FDA-Z-0711-2022.
The labeling for the Microbiology Brush identifies the device as a Bronchial Microbiology Brush. The device is only cleared for gastrointestinal use and is not cleared for bronchial use.
Corrective Action (per FDA)
Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) — official FDA notice for recall FDA-Z-0711-2022.
Recall ongoing. Follow firm instructions.
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Consumer Contact (per FDA)
Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) — official FDA notice for recall FDA-Z-0711-2022.
Hobbs Medical, Inc.
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Hobbs Medical, Inc. Recall FAQ
Hobbs Medical, Inc. is the subject of a medical devices safety report: Bronchial Microbiology Brush, Catalog Number 4310 and 4320. Microbial sampling is performed by compressing a spring as the base of brush .... The notice was published on December 28, 2021 by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Approximately 38,357 units are potentially affected.