Database updated: 27 October 2026
Safety Information
Medsafe Online Recall Database
Detail of Recall
| Type of Product: | Device |
| Medsafe Reference: | 13687 |
| Brand Name: | American Medical Systems (AMS) AdVance XP Male Sling System |
| Model: | 720088-02 |
| Affected: | Lots: 72202401 - 790266012 |
| Software version: | |
| Recalling Organisation: | Obex Medical Ltd Level 3, 109 Carlton Gore Road Newmarket Auckland 1023 |
| Contact Information: | 0800 656 539 |
| Manufacturer: | AMS Medical Systems Ireland Limited |
| Issue: | The manufacturer has advised that some resorbable sutures supplied with these device are degrading prior to the expiration of the labeled shelf life. |
| Recall action type: | Recall |
| Recall action: | Product to be returned to supplier |
| Level of recall: | Hospital/Pharmacy/Laboratory |
| Date Commenced: | 24/10/2012 |
