BEUDAMED
    FDA Recall Terminated

    Elevate System with IntePro Lite", Anterior and Apical Prolapse Repair System, REF720093-01, Sterile EO, Manufactured by:American Medical Systems, Inc., 10700 Bren Road West, Minnetonka, MN 55343 USA Product Usage: The AMS Elevate System is intended for use where the connective tissue has ruptured or for implantation to reinforce soft tissues where weakness exists in the urological, gynecological, and gastroenteriological anatomy. This includes but is not limited to the following procedures: pubourethral support, including urethral slings, vaginal wall prolapse repairs including anterior and posterior wall repairs, vaginal suspension, reconstruction of the pelvic floor and tissue repair. As configured, the Elevate Anterior device is used solely for prolapse repair

    Recall: Z-2755-2011 · Initiated May 9, 2011

    Recall

    Recall Number
    Z-2755-2011
    Event Number
    58850
    Firm
    American Medical Systems, Inc.
    FEI Number
    1000116179
    Product Code
    FTL
    Status
    Terminated
    Root Cause
    Process control
    Initiated
    May 9, 2011
    Posted
    July 7, 2011
    Terminated
    June 28, 2012
    Address
    10700 Bren Road, West Minnetonka, MN, 55343-9679

    Description

    Elevate System with IntePro Lite", Anterior and Apical Prolapse Repair System, REF720093-01, Sterile EO, Manufactured by:American Medical Systems, Inc., 10700 Bren Road West, Minnetonka, MN 55343 USA Product Usage: The AMS Elevate System is intended for use where the connective tissue has ruptured or for implantation to reinforce soft tissues where weakness exists in the urological, gynecological, and gastroenteriological anatomy. This includes but is not limited to the following procedures: pubourethral support, including urethral slings, vaginal wall prolapse repairs including anterior and posterior wall repairs, vaginal suspension, reconstruction of the pelvic floor and tissue repair. As configured, the Elevate Anterior device is used solely for prolapse repair

    Reason

    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

    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.

    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, ESTONIA, FINLAND, GREECE, IRELAND, ISRAEL, ITALY, LEBANON, NETHERLANDS, NEW ZEALAND, SAUDI ARABIA, SLOVAKIA, SOUTH AFRICA, SWEDEN, SWITZERLAND, TAIWAN REPUBLIC OF CHINA, VENEZUELA

    Quantity

    8563