LAP-BAND Adjustable Gastric Band System; Product codes: B-2105 (ACCSS PRT II KIT (0-10CC) US), B-2106 (ACCESS PRT II KIT (0-14CC) US), B-2210 (LP-BND SYS, 9.75, STER, US), B-2215 (LAP-BAND 9.75 W/ACC PRT II US), B-2220 (LP-BND SYS, 10.0, STER, US), B-2225 (LAP-BND 10.0,ACCESS PORT II,US), B-2255 (LAP-BAND VG W/ACS PORT II (US), B-2260 (LP-BND AP STANDARD SYS, W ACC PRT II), B-2265 (LP-BND AP LG SYS, W/ACC PRT II); The Lap-Band System is a long-term implantable device intended to induce weight lo
Hazard
In a LAP-BAND System adjustment, failure to inject the needle perpendicular to the access port septum, as described in Directions for Use, may lead to port damage, resulting in subsequent port leakage. Leakage results in deflation of the LAP-BAND to its widest, open position requiring a procedure to replace the port. The patient may have symptoms of reduced satiety and increased appetite. Stalling
What You Should Do
Allergan sent an URGENT FIELD CORRECTIVE ACTION letter dated September 15, 2010, to all affected customers. The recall communication was initiated on 09/16/2010 when the firm begin forwarding Customer letters with attached current Directions for Use distributed via Federal Express, with tracking verification provided by Federal Express, to the direct consignees. The Customer letters informed consignees of the products affected, description of the Issue, clinical implications and firm recommendations. Customers were instructed to follow the Directions for Use for inserting the needle. Customers were instructed to report any malfunction or adverse event related to the device to Allergan Product Support at 1-800-624-4261 ext. 5972 or 1-805-961-5972 and FDA's Medwatch Program (1-800-FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch). For questions, consignees were instructed to contact their Allergan field representative or contact Allergan Product Support at 1-800-624-4261.
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- All Lot Numbers for the listed Product Codes are affected by this recall.
Units Affected
Approx. 152,000