FDA Device Recalls

Recalls /

#175750

Product

AMS 800 Artificial Urinary Sphincter AMS 800 Belt Cuff, 4.5 cm Part Number: 72400161

FDA product code
EZYDevice, Incontinence, Mechanical/Hydraulic
Device class
Class 3
Medical specialty
Gastroenterology, Urology
PMA numbers
P000053
Affected lot / code info
Lot Number: 23973023

Why it was recalled

Mislabled: AMS 800 occlusive cuff labeled as 4.5 cm was a length of 4.0 cm and therefore..

Root cause (FDA determination)

Error in labeling

Action the firm took

Boston Scientific contacted customer via the sales representative on July 19, 2019. The removal letter was given to the customer by the sales representative. The letter states reason for recall, health risk and Immediately segregate the affected product to ensure that it will not be used. 2. Contact the Boston Scientific Field Action center for an RGA number to facilitate product return. 3. Ship product back to Boston Scientific

Recalling firm

Firm
Boston Scientific Corporation
Address
300 Boston Scientific Way, Marlborough, Massachusetts 01752-1291

Distribution

Distribution pattern
MN

Timeline

Recall initiated
2019-07-19
Terminated
2020-04-23
Status

Source: openFDA Device Recall endpoint. Recall record ID #175750. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.