Hobbs Microbiology Brush
The Hobbs Microbiology Brush is intended to be used in combination with a compatible flexible endoscope to collect cells of the mucosa for pathological diagnosis during endoscopy. It is…
The Hobbs Microbiology Brush is intended to be used in combination with a compatible flexible endoscope to collect cells of the mucosa for pathological diagnosis during endoscopy. It is inserted through the working channel of the endoscope and consists of a flexible insertion portion made of a metal coil inside a plastic tube, whose distal end is equipped with plastic bristles for harvesting and protecting mucosal cells, e.g., during endoscopy. This is a single-use device.
Who Else Makes It
Concentrated in Zhejiang (2), Shanghai (2), Jiangsu (1).
| Manufacturer | City | Province | Registered as | Device types |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Micro-Tech (Nanjing) Co., Ltd. | Nan Jing | Jiangsu | Contract manufacturer | 49 |
| Zhejiang Chuangxiang Medical Technology Co., Ltd. | Hangzhou | Zhejiang | Contract manufacturer | 27 |
| Jiana Sterilization Technology (Hangzhou) Co., Ltd. | Hangzhou | Zhejiang | Contract manufacturer | 23 |
| Alton Shanghai Medical Instruments Co Ltd | Shanghai | Shanghai | Complaint-file establishment | 20 |
| BQ Plus Medical Co., Ltd. | Songjiang | Shanghai | Contract manufacturer | 13 |
Record
| Listed by | Hobbs Medical, Inc., United States |
|---|---|
| FDA product code | FDX |
| Device type | Endoscopic Cytology Brush |
| Device class | Class 2 |
| Regulation | 21 CFR 876.1500 |
| Establishment | Contract manufacturer, Contract steriliser, Repacker / relabeller, Manufacturer |
| 510(k) | K893729 |
| Record published | 2016-09-21 |
| Record revised | 2018-07-06 (version 3) |
Specifications
| MRI safety | Labeling does not contain MRI Safety Information |
|---|---|
| Supplied sterile | Yes |
| Single use | Yes |
| Prescription | Prescription only |
| Latex | Labelled latex-free |
| Label carries | lot or batch number, expiry date, manufacturing date |
| Packaging | Box of 5 |
Catalogue Numbers
| Catalogue number | Size | Status |
|---|---|---|
| 4310 | In distribution | |
| 4352 | In distribution | |
| 4320 | In distribution |
Same Product Code
| Product | Sold by | Catalogue numbers |
|---|---|---|
| Single Use Cytology Brush | Zhejiang Chuangxiang Medical Technology Co., Ltd. | 21 |
| Conmed | ConMed Corporation | 12 |
| Halyard | Avanos Medical, Inc. | 8 |
| Cytology Brush | Avanos Medical, Inc. | 8 |
| Cook | Cook Incorporated | 7 |
| Cytology Brush | Micro-Tech (Nanjing) Co., Ltd. | 7 |
| Hobbs Medical Cytology Brush | Hobbs Medical, Inc. | 6 |
| Infinity | Us Endoscopy | 6 |
| Disposable Gastrointestinal Cytology Brush | TeleMed Systems | 6 |
| EndoTBrush Cytology Brush | Endo-Therapeutics, Inc. | 5 |
| CytoMax II | Cook Incorporated | 5 |
| Foreign Body Retrieval Basket | Avanos Medical, Inc. | 5 |
Showing 12 of 27. All products under Endoscopic Cytology Brush
510(K) Clearances
| Clearance | Decision date |
|---|---|
| K893729 | 1989-08-28 |
| K834402 | 1984-02-04 |
Recalls Naming This Product
1 recall names this product by its own identifier, the 510(k) it is cleared under.
| Recalled by | Identified by | Initiated | FDA class | Root cause | Reason | Quantity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hobbs Medical, Inc. | 510(k) number | 2021-12-28 | Class II | No Marketing Application | 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. | 38,357 devices |
Recalls
3 of these are Class II. Class II means a temporary or reversible health consequence. Volume alone is not a quality signal: a manufacturer that ships more recalls more.
| Initiated | FDA class | Root cause | Reason | Quantity | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-07-29 | Class II | Process control | Device label display an incorrect expiration date, extends the shelf life of the product. Affected product distributed in the United States from 3/25/2018 to 9/28/2020, expiration dates between 2022-11-01 and 2025-09-01 (Devices have a lot | 300 units | |
| 2022-07-29 | Class II | Process control | Device label display an incorrect expiration date, extends the shelf life of the product. Affected product distributed in the United States from 3/25/2018 to 9/28/2020, expiration dates between 2022-11-01 and 2025-09-01 (Devices have a lot | 300 units | |
| 2018-05-01 | Class II | Labeling False and Misleading | Device was marketed for uses outside the 510(k) clearance. | 1820 devices | 2020-04-10 |
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