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Recall of a genitourinary support system (AdVance Male Sling System), AMS

Product group Non-active implants
Reference 03312/10

American Medical Systems (Minnetonka, MN, USA) is conducting a recall of a genitourinary support system (AdVance Male Sling System).
This recall is based on a early degradation of the bio-absorbable tensioning sutures prior to the end of the shelf life.

The Field Safety Notice is only available in German.

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