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Elevate System with IntePro Lite", Anterior and Apical Prolapse Repair System, REF720093-01, Sterile EO, Manufactured by

FDA device recall Z-2755-2011 · posted 2011-07-07 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
American Medical Systems, Inc.
Reason for recall
This is an important notification regarding the Elevate Anterior and Apical Prolapse Repair Systems, Part Number 720093-01, manufactured between August 3, 2010 and January 17, 2011. We have recently received complaints stating that the eyelets were missing from the center graft of some units within the scope of this issue. The complaint rate to-date for the affected product is 0.045%, however th
Action taken
American Medical Systems (AMS) sent an "URGENT MEDICAL DEVICE CORRECTION" letter dated May 9, 2011 to all customers who received the recalled product. The letter identified the product, problem, and emphasize that the recalled product should not be implanted. The customers were instructed to examine their inventory for the recalled product and call AMS Customer Service at 1-800-328-3881 (select option 1) for an exchange of the product. For assistance in evaluating inventory the customers are instructed to contact their local AMS sales representative.
Root cause
Process control
Status
Terminated
Product code
FTL
Quantity affected
8563
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution -- USA (nationwide) including DC and Puerto Rico and countries of AUSTRALIA, AUSTRIA, BELGIUM, CANADA, FRANCE, GERMANY, PORTUGAL SPAIN, UNITED KINGDOM, ARGENTINA, COLOMBIA, ESTO
Date initiated
2011-05-09
Date posted
2011-07-07
Date terminated
2012-06-28
Location
Minnetonka, MN

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RecordFirmDate
AMS ELEVATE ANTERIOR & APICAL PROLAPSE REPAIR SYSTEM WITH INTEPRO LITE (K082677)American Medical Systems, Inc.2008-12-23