AMS 700 Series Inflatable Penile Prosthesis Accessory Kit (AMS 700 Line Accessory Kit), 72401850. Keith Needles are part
FDA device recall Z-0209-2015 · posted 2014-11-13 · Terminated
Recall details
- Recalling firm
- American Medical Systems, Inc.
- Reason for recall
- AMS' supplier has issued a recall of certain lots of Lightning Bolt Keith needles supplied in AMS 700 Accessory Kits. Based on this, AMS is recalling AMS 700 Accessory Kits which contain these lots of needles. The supplier made the decision to issue this recall after an internal investigation that was requested by AMS. The investigation identified a potential nonconformity that may lead to a bent or broken Keith Needle when used with the Furlow tool.
- Action taken
- Consignees were sent via either Fed Ex mailing or hand delivery by AMS Field Personnel beginning on 10/10/2014 an AMS "Urgent Medical Device Recall" letter dated October 9, 2014. The letter described the problem and the product involved in the recall. Requested consignees to complete and return the Product Recall Acknowledgement Form. For questions consignees can contact AMS Customer Service at 1-800-328-3881 , FAX 1-800-366-9035, ore mail salesoperations@ammd.com.
- Root cause
- Nonconforming Material/Component
- Status
- Terminated
- Product code
- JCW
- Quantity affected
- 184 (110 US, 74 OUS)
- Distribution
- Worldwide Distribution US (nationwide) including PR and the states of AL. AZ. AR, CA, CO, CT, IL, IN, KS, KY, MD, MA,MI, MN, MO, NY,NC, OH,OR, TN, TX, VA, and WA, and the countries of ARGENTINA, AUSTR
- Date initiated
- 2014-10-10
- Date posted
- 2014-11-13
- Date terminated
- 2015-09-28
- Location
- Minnetonka, MN
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