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American Medical Systems, Inc. recalls AMS 700 Series Inflatable Penile Prosthesis Accessory Kit (AMS 700 Line Accessory Kit), 72401850. Keith Needles are p
Recalled November 19, 2014 · FDA recall Z-0209-2015 · American Medical Systems
Hazard
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. · FDA Class II
Units
184 (110 US, 74 OUS)
Sold at
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, AUSTRALIA, BRAZIL, CANDA, GERMANY, FRANCE, GREAT BRITAIN, LEBANON, PANAMA, SOLOMON ISLANDS, SWEDEN, and COLOMBIA.
Description
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.
Product
AMS 700 Series Inflatable Penile Prosthesis Accessory Kit (AMS 700 Line Accessory Kit), 72401850. Keith Needles are part of the AMS 700 Accessory Kit. In conjunction with the Furlow Insertion Tool (Furlow), the Keith Needles facilitate the passing of the pulling sutures through the glans to place the AM3-700 cylinders in the corpus cavernosa.
Manufacturer(s)
American Medical Systems, Inc.
Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Official recall notice on fda.gov →