# FDA recall Z-2052-2018

> **Hobbs Medical, Inc.** · Class II · device recall initiated 2018-05-01.

## Product

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 for recall

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

## Distribution

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

## Key facts

- **Recall number:** Z-2052-2018
- **Recalling firm:** Hobbs Medical, Inc.
- **Classification:** Class II
- **Product type:** device
- **Status:** Terminated
- **Initiation date:** 2018-05-01
- **Report date:** 2018-06-13
- **Termination date:** 2020-04-10

- **Voluntary/Mandated:** Voluntary: Firm initiated
- **Location:** Stafford Springs, CT, United States

## Primary source

FDA Enforcement Reports: https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/ires/index.cfm?Product=Z-2052-2018

## Citation

> AI Analytics. FDA recall Z-2052-2018. Retrieved 2026-06-02 from https://api.ai-analytics.org/recall/Z-2052-2018. Source: US FDA. Licensed CC0.

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