Recall Z-2669-2011 ยท EZY Device, Incontinence, Mechanical/Hydraulic
American Medical Systems, Inc.
AMS 800 Urinary Control System Control Pump, REF 72400098, (720172-01 Japan only ), Sterilization Method Steam, American Medical systems Inc., 10700 Bren Road West, Minnetonka, MN 55343 InhibiZone Antibiotic Surface Treatment, AMS 800 Urinary Control Pump with InhibiZone, REF 72404127, Sterilization Method ETO, American Medical Systems Inc., 10700 Bren West, Minnetonka, MN 55343 The AMS Urin
| Date | Jun 27, 2011 (initiated May 9, 2011) |
| Status | Terminated |
| Reason | American Medical Systems is recalling all unexpired AMS 800 and AMS Acticon Neosphincter Control Pumps. Based upon a review of our product test procedures, we are unable to confirm that all Control Pumps have met our requirements. Test errors could potentially result in a failure to identify a malfunction in the Control Pump activation mechanism. This malfunction may lead to inadvertent activa |
| Root cause | Nonconforming Material/Component |
| Action | American Medical System sent an "URGENT MEDICAL DEVICE RECALL letter dated May 9, 2011, to all affected customers. The letter identified the product, the problem and the action needed to be taken by the customer Customers were instructed to return any existing stock . Please contact American Medical System at 1 (800) 328-3881 to obtain a Return Authorization number. Customer Service will also provide a FedEx shipping number for your use to return affected product. For further questions please contact American Medical Systems at 1- (800)328-3881. |
| Quantity | 15,466 |
| Distribution | Worldwide Distribution--USA (nationwide) including Washington D.C. and Puerto Rico and the countries FRANCE, GERMANY, CANADA, ISRAEL, SOUTH AFRICA, LEBANON, AUSTRIA, ARGENTINA, SAUDI ARABIA, SPAIN, BELGIUM NETHERLANDS, PERU, VENEZUELA, SRI LANKA, PORTUGAL, TUKEY, BRAZIL AUSTRALIA, CZECH REPUBLIC, TU |
| FDA record | Open on fda.gov |
510(k) clearances named in this recall
This recall record lists no 510(k) number.