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AMS 700 LGX 72404292Recalls & reported problems

Boston Scientific Corporation · Inflatable Penile Prosthesis, 2 Cylinders · Class 3 · Implant

All models of AMS 700 LGX (6)

Data updated Oct 18, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy

Quick summary

This Boston Scientific AMS 700 is an inflatable penile prosthesis with two cylinders. Many of the 134 reports describe cracks or holes in the cylinders or tubing and leaks, often requiring surgery to replace parts. There are no deaths and 134 injuries, and reports fell from 13 in the previous 12 months to 6 in the latest 12 months. No recalls name this device.

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Adverse event reports
135
Deaths reported
0
Injuries reported
135
Recalls naming it
0

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 135 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 00878953003948), received between Oct 12, 2018 and Sep 24, 2026 — classified as 135 injuries.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Material Puncture/Hole” (99 reports).

Reports come from manufacturers, hospitals and patients and are not verified by the FDA. A report does not prove the device caused the event, and counts can't be used to compare devices or estimate failure rates. What reports can and can't tell you · How this data works · Data updated Oct 18, 2026.

Reports received per month

Nov 2023: 1 reportsDec 2023: 1 reportsJan 2024: 1 reportsFeb 2024: 2 reportsMar 2024: 3 reportsApr 2024: 0 reportsMay 2024: 2 reportsJun 2024: 3 reportsJul 2024: 3 reportsAug 2024: 2 reportsSep 2024: 0 reportsOct 2024: 1 reportsNov 2024: 1 reportsDec 2024: 2 reportsJan 2025: 0 reportsFeb 2025: 0 reportsMar 2025: 1 reportsApr 2025: 1 reportsMay 2025: 3 reportsJun 2025: 1 reportsJul 2025: 0 reportsAug 2025: 1 reportsSep 2025: 2 reportsOct 2025: 1 reportsNov 2025: 2 reportsDec 2025: 0 reportsJan 2026: 2 reportsFeb 2026: 0 reportsMar 2026: 0 reportsApr 2026: 0 reportsMay 2026: 0 reportsJun 2026: 2 reportsJul 2026: 0 reportsAug 2026: 0 reportsSep 2026: 1 reportsOct 2026: 0 reports2024202520263
Last 36 months. The most recent month may be incomplete.

Most reported problems

Device problems

  • Material Puncture/Hole99
  • Mechanical Problem85
  • Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem44
  • Fluid/Blood Leak26
  • Inflation Problem8
  • Defective Device6
  • Break5
  • Insufficient Device Problem Information5

Patient problems

  • No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions97
  • No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient20
  • No Consequences Or Impact To Patient13
  • Pain6
  • Unspecified Infection4
  • Inflammation2
  • Discomfort1
  • Localized Skin Lesion1

Recent adverse event reports

The 25 most recent of 135 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

  • InjurySep 24, 2026Mechanical Problem; Material Puncture/Hole

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 50892210 ↗
  • InjuryJun 30, 2026Mechanical Problem; Material Puncture/Hole

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT A PATIENT WITH AN INFLATABLE PENILE PROSTHESIS (IPP) PRESENTED WITH A NONFUNCTIONING DEVICE. A REVISION SURGERY WAS PERFORMED, DURING WHICH THE PHYSICIAN FOUND THAT THE CYLINDER HAD A TEAR. THE DEVICE WAS EXPLANTED AND REPLACED. THERE WERE NO PATIENT COMPLICATIONS.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 25673418 ↗
  • InjuryJun 25, 2026Mechanical Problem; Material Puncture/Hole

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE PATIENT'S INFLATABLE PENILE PROSTHESIS (IPP) WAS NOT FUNCTIONING PROPERLY. A SURGICAL PROCEDURE WAS PERFORMED DURING WHICH A CRACK WAS FOUND IN THE RIGHT CYLINDER CONNECTING TUBE. THE RIGHT CYLINDER AND THE PUMP WERE REMOVED AND REPLACED. NO PATIENT COMPLICATIONS WERE REPORTED.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 25630741 ↗
  • InjuryJan 22, 2026Mechanical Problem; Nonstandard Device; Material Puncture/Hole

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE PATIENT'S INFLATABLE PENILE PROSTHESIS (IPP) WAS NOT FUNCTIONING PROPERLY. A SURGICAL PROCEDURE WAS PERFORMED, DURING WHICH A CRACK WAS IDENTIFIED IN THE RIGHT CYLINDER CONNECTING TUBE. THE RIGHT CYLINDER AND THE PUMP WERE REPLACED. NO PATIENT COMPLICATIONS WERE REPORTED.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 24148705 ↗
  • InjuryJan 5, 2026Mechanical Problem; Material Puncture/Hole

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT THIS INFLATABLE PENILE PROSTHESIS (IPP) WAS NOT PERFORMING AS EXPECTED. TWO WEEKS LATER A REVISION SURGERY WAS PERFORMED, UPON EXAMINATION A HOLE IN THE CYLINDER WAS FOUND. THE IPP WAS EXPLANTED AND REPLACED. NO PATIENT COMPLICATIONS WERE REPORTED.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 23956206 ↗
  • InjuryNov 13, 2025Inflation Problem; Inflation Problem

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT THIS INFLATABLE PENILE PROSTHESIS (IPP) EXHIBITED LOW CYLINDER STRENGTH; THEREFORE, A SURGICAL PROCEDURE WAS PERFORMED TO ADD ADDITIONAL SALINE TO THE CYLINDER. NO COMPONENTS WERE REMOVED DURING THE PROCEDURE.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 23543344 ↗
  • InjuryNov 12, 2025Mechanical Problem; Material Puncture/Hole; Mechanical Problem; Material Puncture/Hole

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE PATIENT'S INFLATABLE PENILE PROSTHESIS (IPP) WAS NO LONGER FUNCTIONING. TWO WEEKS LATER, A SURGICAL PROCEDURE WAS PERFORMED, DURING WHICH A CRACK WAS IDENTIFIED IN THE CYLINDER CONNECTING TUBE. AS A RESULT, THE PUMP WAS REMOVED AND REPLACED, WHILE THE EXISTING RESERVOIR WAS LEFT IN PLACE AND A NEW ONE WAS ADDED TO THE SYSTEM. NO PATIENT COMPLICATIONS WERE PROVIDED.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 23534349 ↗
  • InjuryOct 17, 2025Mechanical Problem; Nonstandard Device; Material Puncture/Hole; Mechanical Problem; Nonstandard Device; Material Puncture/Hole

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT THIS INFLATABLE PENILE PROSTHESIS (IPP) WAS NOT PERFORMING AS EXPECTED. TWO WEEKS LATER A REVISION SURGERY WAS PERFORMED, UPON EXAMINATION A HOLE IN THE RIGHT CYLINDER WAS FOUND. THE IPP WAS EXPLANTED AND REPLACED. NO PATIENT COMPLICATIONS WERE REPORTED.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 23323035 ↗
  • InjurySep 16, 2025Mechanical Problem; Nonstandard Device; Material Puncture/Hole; Mechanical Problem; Nonstandard Device; Material Puncture/Hole

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT THIS INFLATABLE PENILE PROSTHESIS (IPP) WAS NOT PERFORMING AS EXPECTED. TWO WEEKS LATER A REVISION SURGERY WAS PERFORMED, UPON EXAMINATION A HOLE IN THE LEFT CYLINDER WAS FOUND. THE PUMP AND LEFT CYLINDER WERE EXPLANTED AND REPLACED. NO PATIENT COMPLICATIONS WERE REPORTED.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 23067970 ↗
  • InjurySep 9, 2025Mechanical Problem; Material Puncture/Hole; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Mechanical Problem; Material Puncture/Hole; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE PATIENT VISITED THE HOSPITAL BECAUSE HIS INFLATABLE PENILE PROSTHESIS (IPP) WAS NOT FUNCTIONING PROPERLY. THE PATIENT UNDERWENT SURGERY TWO WEEKS LATER AND UPON INSPECTION, A CRACK WAS IDENTIFIED IN THE RIGHT CYLINDER CONNECTING TUBE. BOTH CYLINDERS AND THE PUMP WERE EXPLANTED AND REPLACED. THERE WERE NO PATIENT COMPLICATIONS REPORTED.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 23012519 ↗
  • InjuryAug 8, 2025Mechanical Problem; Material Puncture/Hole; Mechanical Problem; Material Puncture/Hole

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE PATIENT VISITED THE HOSPITAL BECAUSE HIS INFLATABLE PENILE PROSTHESIS (IPP) WAS NOT FUNCTIONING PROPERLY. THE PATIENT UNDERWENT SURGERY TWO WEEKS LATER AND UPON INSPECTION, A CRACK WAS IDENTIFIED IN THE RIGHT CYLINDER CONNECTING TUBE. THE PUMP WAS EXPLANTED AND REPLACED. THERE WERE NO PATIENT COMPLICATIONS REPORTED.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 22751823 ↗
  • InjuryJun 7, 2025Mechanical Problem; Material Puncture/Hole; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Mechanical Problem; Material Puncture/Hole; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT THIS INFLATABLE PENILE PROSTHESIS (IPP) WAS NOT PERFORMING AS EXPECTED. TWO WEEKS LATER A REVISION SURGERY WAS PERFORMED, UPON EXAMINATION A CRACK IN THE RIGHT CYLINDER CONNECTING TUBE. THE PUMP AND RIGHT CYLINDER WERE EXPLANTED AND REPLACED. NO PATIENT COMPLICATIONS WERE REPORTED.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 22162392 ↗
  • InjuryMay 20, 2025Mechanical Problem; Material Puncture/Hole; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Mechanical Problem; Material Puncture/Hole; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT THIS INFLATABLE PENILE PROSTHESIS WAS NOT WORKING PROPERLY. TWO WEEKS LATER, A REVISION SURGERY WAS PERFORMED, DURING WHICH A TEAR IN THE RIGHT CYLINDER WAS NOTED. CYLINDER AND PUMP WERE REMOVED AND REPLACED. NO PATIENT COMPLICATIONS WERE REPORTED.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 22052080 ↗
  • InjuryMay 9, 2025Mechanical Problem; Material Puncture/Hole; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Mechanical Problem; Material Puncture/Hole; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE PATIENT WITH THIS INFLATABLE PENILE PROSTHESIS (IPP) WENT TO THE HOSPITAL BECAUSE THE PRODUCT DID NOT WORK PROPERLY. TWO WEEKS LATER A SURGERY WAS PERFORMED, AS A RESULT OF THE INSPECTION, IT WAS CONFIRMED THAT THE LEFT CYLINDER HAD A HOLE. THE LEFT CYLINDER AND PUMP WERE EXPLANTED AND REPLACED. NO PATIENT COMPLICATIONS REPORTED.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 21993499 ↗
  • InjuryMay 2, 2025Mechanical Problem; Material Puncture/Hole; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Mechanical Problem; Material Puncture/Hole; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT THIS INFLATABLE PENILE PROSTHESIS WAS NOT WORKING PROPERLY. TWO WEEKS LATER, A REVISION SURGERY WAS PERFORMED, DURING WHICH A CRACK IN THE RIGHT CYLINDER CONNECTING TUBE WAS NOTED. BOTH CYLINDERS AND PUMP WERE REMOVED AND REPLACED. NO PATIENT COMPLICATIONS WERE REPORTED.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 21950767 ↗
  • InjuryApr 3, 2025Mechanical Problem; Material Puncture/Hole; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Mechanical Problem; Material Puncture/Hole; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE PATIENT WENT TO THE CLINIC BECAUSE THIS INFLATABLE PENILE PROSTHESIS (IPP) WAS NOT WORKING PROPERLY. TWO WEEKS LATER, A SURGICAL PROCEDURE WAS PERFORMED, DURING WHICH A CRACK IN THE RIGHT CYLINDER CONNECTING TUBE WAS IDENTIFIED. THE CAUSE OF THE CRACK IN THE CONNECTING TUBE WAS NOT DETAILED BY THE HOSPITAL. THE CYLINDER AND PUMP WERE REMOVED AND REPLACED WITH NO PATIENT COMPLICATIONS.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 21761833 ↗
  • InjuryMar 5, 2025Material Puncture/Hole; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Material Puncture/Hole; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT AFTER AN IMPLANTATION SURGERY, DURING THE TEST OF THE INFLATABLE PENILE PROSTHESIS (IPP), IT DID NOT WORK PROPERLY. AS A RESULT OF THE INSPECTION, IT WAS CONFIRMED THAT THE CYLINDER HAD A HOLE. DUE TO THIS, A SURGICAL PROCEDURE WAS PERFORMED TO REPLACE BOTH CYLINDERS AND A PUMP. THERE WERE NO PATIENT COMPLICATIONS.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 21531969 ↗
  • InjuryDec 17, 2024Mechanical Problem; Material Puncture/Hole; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Mechanical Problem; Material Puncture/Hole; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT THIS INFLATABLE PENILE PROSTHESIS (IPP) WAS NOT PERFORMING AS EXPECTED. TWO WEEKS LATER A REVISION SURGERY WAS PERFORMED, UPON EXAMINATION A HOLE IN THE CYLINDER WAS FOUND. THE PUMP AND CYLINDER WERE EXPLANTED AND REPLACED. NO PATIENT COMPLICATIONS WERE REPORTED.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 20953428 ↗
  • InjuryDec 3, 2024Mechanical Problem; Material Puncture/Hole; Mechanical Problem; Material Puncture/Hole

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT THIS INFLATABLE PENILE PROSTHESIS WAS NOT WORKING PROPERLY. TWO WEEKS LATER, A SURGICAL PROCEDURE WAS PERFORMED, DURING WHICH A HOLE IN THE RIGHT CYLINDER WAS NOTED. BOTH CYLINDERS AND PUMP WERE REMOVED AND REPLACED, WHILE THE EXISTING RESERVOIR WAS KEPT IN THE PATIENT AND A NEW ONE WAS ADDED TO THE SYSTEM. NO PATIENT COMPLICATIONS WERE REPORTED.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 20833119 ↗
  • InjuryNov 13, 2024Mechanical Problem; Material Puncture/Hole; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Mechanical Problem; Material Puncture/Hole; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT THIS INFLATABLE PENILE PROSTHESIS (IPP) DID NOT WORK PROPERLY. TWO WEEKS LATER A REVISION SURGERY WAS PERFORMED, UPON EXAMINATION A CRACK IN THE LEFT CYLINDER CONNECTING TUBE WAS FOUND. THE PUMP WAS EXPLANTED AND REPLACED. NO PATIENT COMPLICATIONS WERE REPORTED.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 20675903 ↗
  • InjuryOct 4, 2024Mechanical Problem; Material Puncture/Hole; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Mechanical Problem; Material Puncture/Hole; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE PATIENT WENT TO THE CLINIC BECAUSE THIS INFLATABLE PENILE PROSTHESIS (IPP) WAS NOT WORKING PROPERLY. TWO WEEKS LATER, A SURGICAL PROCEDURE WAS PERFORMED, DURING WHICH A CRACK IN THE PUMP CONNECTING TUBE WAS IDENTIFIED. THE PUMP AND ONE RESERVOIR WERE REPLACED. THERE WERE NO PATIENT COMPLICATIONS REPORTED.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 20365316 ↗
  • InjuryAug 12, 2024Mechanical Problem; Material Puncture/Hole; Mechanical Problem; Material Puncture/Hole

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT THIS INFLATABLE PENILE PROSTHESIS (IPP) WAS NOT PERFORMING AS EXPECTED. TWO WEEKS LATER A REVISION SURGERY WAS PERFORMED, UPON EXAMINATION A HOLE IN THE RESERVOIR WAS FOUND. THE PUMP AND THE RESERVOIR WERE REMOVED AND REPLACED, WHILE THE EXISTING RESERVOIR WAS KEPT IN THE PATIENT AND A NEW ONE WAS ADDED TO THE SYSTEM. NO PATIENT COMPLICATIONS WERE REPORTED.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 19960522 ↗
  • InjuryAug 12, 2024Mechanical Problem; Material Puncture/Hole; Mechanical Problem; Material Puncture/Hole

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT THIS INFLATABLE PENILE PROSTHESIS (IPP) WAS NOT PERFORMING AS EXPECTED. TWO WEEKS LATER A REVISION SURGERY WAS PERFORMED, UPON EXAMINATION A CRACK IN THE LEFT CYLINDER CONNECTING TUBE WAS FOUND. THE PUMP WAS EXPLANTED AND REPLACED. NO PATIENT COMPLICATIONS WERE REPORTED.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 19960325 ↗
  • InjuryJul 31, 2024Mechanical Problem; Material Puncture/Hole; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Mechanical Problem; Material Puncture/Hole; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE PATIENT WITH THIS INFLATABLE PENILE PROSTHESIS (IPP) PRESENTED WITH A DEVICE THAT WAS NOT WORKING AS INTENDED. TWO WEEKS LATER, THE PATIENT UNDERWENT SURGICAL INTERVENTION TO REVISE THE DEVICE AND FOUND A CRACK IN THE PUMP CONNECTING TUBE. THE PUMP AND CYLINDER WERE REPLACED, AND THERE WERE NO PATIENT COMPLICATIONS REPORTED.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 19874475 ↗
  • InjuryJul 2, 2024Mechanical Problem; Material Puncture/Hole; Mechanical Problem; Material Puncture/Hole

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT THIS INFLATABLE PENILE PROSTHESIS (IPP) WAS NOT PERFORMING AS EXPECTED. TWO WEEKS LATER A REVISION SURGERY WAS PERFORMED, UPON EXAMINATION A CRACK IN THE PUMP CONNECTING TUBE WAS FOUND. THE PUMP WAS EXPLANTED AND REPLACED. NO PATIENT COMPLICATIONS WERE REPORTED.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 19652972 ↗

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