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MAUDE Adverse Event Report: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION AMS 800 Artificial Urinary Sphincter; Device incontinence mechanical/hydraulic

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BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION AMS 800 Artificial Urinary Sphincter; Device incontinence mechanical/hydraulic Back to Search Results
Model Number 72400098
Medical Device Problem Codes Fluid/Blood Leak (1250); Mechanical Problem (1384)
Health Effect - Clinical Codes Erosion (1750); Urinary Incontinence (4572)
Date of Event 06/17/2026
Type of Reportable Event Serious Injury
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
The device is not available for analysis; therefore, no physical analysis of the product could be performed.The reported device performance allegation cannot be confirmed.Based on the information available the cause that contributed to the reported event cannot be established.Therefore, a conclusion code of cause not established was assigned to this investigation.Detailed product information was not provided to bsc.We completed a good faith effort to obtain the information.Because the product is unknown at this time, we are unable to provide the complete unique identifier (udi) # and other product specific information.If additional details become available, a supplemental report will be submitted.
 
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that the patient with this artificial urinary sphincter (aus) experienced recurring urinary incontinence.Upon evaluation of the control pump, no pressure was detected, and a possible minor leak was suspected.Several days later during a follow up hospital visit, the physician observed erosion upon examination of the urethra.Endoscopic images were obtained and provided by the hospital.The device remains implanted and a surgery replacement is planned.No further patient complications were reported.
 
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Brand Name
AMS 800 Artificial Urinary Sphincter
Common Device Name
Device incontinence mechanical/hydraulic
Manufacturer (Section D)
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
300 boston scientific way
marlborough MA 01752
Manufacturer (Section G)
Boston Scientific Corporation
300 boston scientific way
marlborough MA 01752
Manufacturer Contact
farshad fahimi
4100 hamline avenue north
building c
saint paul, MN 55112
MDR Report Key25821018
Report Number2124215-2026-37911
Device Sequence Number10406092
Product Code EZY
UDI-Device Identifier00878953000688
UDI-Public(01)00878953000688
Combination Product (Y/N)N
Initial Reporter CountryJA
PMA/510(K) Number
P000053
Number of Events Summarized1
Summary Report (Y/N)N
Device Implanted Year2026
Reporter Type Manufacturer
Report Source Other,Foreign,Health Professional,Company Representative
Initial Reporter Occupation Physician
Type of Report Initial,Followup
Report Date (Section B) 10/01/2026
1 Device was Involved in the Event
1 Patient was Involved in the Event
Is this an Adverse Event Report? Yes
Is this a Product Problem Report? No
Operator of Device Lay User/Patient
Device Model Number72400098
Device Catalogue Number72400098
Was Device Available for Evaluation? Yes
Date Returned to Manufacturer09/02/2026
Is the Reporter a Health Professional? Yes
Was the Report Sent to FDA? No
Type of Report(Section G)Thirty-Day
Initial Date Received by Manufacturer 06/17/2026
Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer09/02/2026
Initial Report FDA Received Date07/14/2026
Supplement Report FDA Received Date10/01/2026
Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N) Yes
Is the Device Labeled for Single Use? (Y/N) Yes
Is This a Single-Use Device that was
Reprocessed and Reused on a Patient? (Y/N)
No
Usage of Device Initial
Patient Sequence Number1
Outcome Attributed to Adverse Event Hospitalization; Other; Required Intervention;
Patient SexUnknown
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