FDAClass IIDecember 24, 2014

AdVance"Male Sling System recall: Sterility Concern

AdVance"Male Sling System, REF 720088-01 & AdVance" XP Male Sling System REF 720163-01 (not commercially available in the US) The AdVance Male Sling…

Why was AdVance"Male Sling System recalled?

During routine periodic packaging testing, AMS identified that in simulated extreme shipping and handling situations the sterile barrier packaging of the Needle Passer components supplied with the AdVance" Male Sling System; Model # 720088-01; AdVance" XP Male Sling System; Model # 720163-01; Monarc" C Subfacial Hammock; Model # 72404195; Monarc" + Subfacial Hammock; Model #

What should I do if I have this product?

Review the official FDA enforcement record for current instructions.

What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.

Is my product affected?

Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official FDA record. Only products that match the listed product and lot, UPC or model codes are part of this recall.

Which lot codes, UPCs or models are affected?

REF 720088-01 Lot/Serial # 878849001 to 904928030 REF 720163-01 Lot/Serial # 767189001 to 905578100

Product
AdVance"Male Sling System, REF 720088-01 & AdVance" XP Male Sling System REF 720163-01 (not commercially available in the US) The AdVance Male Sling…
Recalling firm
American Medical Systems, Inc.
Quantity
10,085
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution-US (nationwide) including DC and Puerto Rico and the countries of AUSTRIA, BELGIUM, CROATIA, CECH REPUBLIC, ESTONIA, FINLAND, FRANCE, GERMANY, GREECE, IRELAND, ISRAEL, ITALY, LEBANON, NETHERLANDS, NORWAY, POLAND, PORTUGAL, SAUDI ARABIA, SLOVENIA, SERBIA, SOUTH AFRICA, SPAIN. SWEDEN, SWITZERLAND, TURKEY, UNITED KINGDOM, CHILE, COLUMBIA, COSTA RICA, HONG KONG, MALAYSIA, MARTINIQUE, NEW ZEALAND, PANAMA, PHILIPPINES, SINGAPORE, THAILAND, VENEZUELA, CANADA, AUSTRALIA.
Recall date
December 24, 2014
Classification
Class II
Status
Terminated
Agency
FDA (device)
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