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AMS 700 LGX 72404293Recalls & 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 LGX inflatable penile prosthesis is a two-cylinder implant used to treat erectile dysfunction. The 45 reports mostly describe cylinders and tubing that cracked or punctured, leaving the implant unable to inflate or function, and in most cases the patient had surgery to remove and replace the pump and cylinders; some reports also mention pain, infection or inflammation. There are 44 injuries and no deaths. No recalls name this device.

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Adverse event reports
46
Deaths reported
0
Injuries reported
45
Recalls naming it
0

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 46 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 00878953003955), received between Oct 12, 2018 and Sep 23, 2026 — classified as 45 injuries, 1 malfunction.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Material Puncture/Hole” (28 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: 2 reportsDec 2023: 1 reportsJan 2024: 1 reportsFeb 2024: 1 reportsMar 2024: 2 reportsApr 2024: 0 reportsMay 2024: 0 reportsJun 2024: 0 reportsJul 2024: 1 reportsAug 2024: 1 reportsSep 2024: 1 reportsOct 2024: 1 reportsNov 2024: 0 reportsDec 2024: 0 reportsJan 2025: 0 reportsFeb 2025: 0 reportsMar 2025: 0 reportsApr 2025: 0 reportsMay 2025: 0 reportsJun 2025: 2 reportsJul 2025: 0 reportsAug 2025: 0 reportsSep 2025: 3 reportsOct 2025: 2 reportsNov 2025: 0 reportsDec 2025: 0 reportsJan 2026: 1 reportsFeb 2026: 0 reportsMar 2026: 0 reportsApr 2026: 0 reportsMay 2026: 0 reportsJun 2026: 1 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/Hole28
  • Mechanical Problem28
  • Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem10
  • Nonstandard Device7
  • Inflation Problem5
  • Inadequacy of Device Shape and/or Size4
  • Fluid/Blood Leak3
  • Insufficient Device Problem Information2

Patient problems

  • No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions36
  • No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient4
  • Pain4
  • Unspecified Infection3
  • Inflammation2
  • Fibrosis1

Recent adverse event reports

The 25 most recent of 46 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

  • InjurySep 23, 2026Mechanical Problem; Material Puncture/Hole

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 50876376 ↗
  • InjuryJun 11, 2026Nonstandard Device

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT THIS INFLATABLE PENILE PROSTHESIS (IPP) CYLINDER STRENGTH WAS WEAK. A SURGICAL PROCEDURE WAS PERFORMED DURING WHICH THE SURGEON ADDED ADDITIONAL SALINE SOLUTION TO THE IPP, ALL COMPONENTS WERE RETAINED. THE PATIENT WAS STABLE FOLLOWING THE PROCEDURE, AND THERE WAS NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WAS PROVIDED.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 25480016 ↗
  • InjuryJan 19, 2026Mechanical Problem; Nonstandard Device; Material Puncture/Hole

    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 CYLINDER CONNECTING TUBE WAS IDENTIFIED. THE CAUSE OF THE CRACK IN THE CONNECTING TUBE WAS NOT DETAILED BY THE HOSPITAL. THE CYLINDERS AND PUMP WERE REMOVED AND REPLACED. NO PATIENT COMPLICATIONS WERE REPORTED.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 24111850 ↗
  • InjuryOct 21, 2025Mechanical Problem; Nonstandard Device; Material Puncture/Hole; Mechanical Problem; Nonstandard Device; 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 PUMP CONNECTING TUBE. THE PUMP WAS EXPLANTED AND REPLACED. THERE WERE NO PATIENT COMPLICATIONS REPORTED.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 23346987 ↗
  • InjuryOct 15, 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 CRACK IN THE LEFT CYLINDER CONNECTION TUBE WAS FOUND. THE PUMP AND CYLINDERS WERE EXPLANTED AND REPLACED. NO PATIENT COMPLICATIONS WERE REPORTED.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 23286449 ↗
  • InjurySep 23, 2025Mechanical Problem; Nonstandard Device; Material Puncture/Hole; Mechanical Problem; Nonstandard Device; Material Puncture/Hole

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE PATIENT WITH THIS INFLATABLE PENILE PROSTHESIS (IPP) VISITED THE HOSPITAL BECAUSE THE PRODUCT DID NOT FUNCTION PROPERLY. TWO WEEKS LATER UPON INSPECTION, IT WAS CONFIRMED THAT THE LEFT CYLINDER HAD A HOLE, SO THE LEFT CYLINDER AND THE PUMP WERE EXPLANTED AND REPLACED. NO PATIENT COMPLICATIONS REPORTED.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 23127809 ↗
  • InjurySep 22, 2025Mechanical Problem; Nonstandard Device; Material Puncture/Hole; Mechanical Problem; Nonstandard Device; 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 CONFIRMED THAT A CRACK WAS FOUND IN THE LEFT CYLINDER CONNECTING TUBE. THE DEVICE WAS EXPLANTED AND REPLACED. THERE WERE NO PATIENT COMPLICATIONS.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 23113775 ↗
  • InjurySep 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 THE PATIENT WITH THIS INFLATABLE PENILE PROSTHESIS (IPP) WENT TO THE HOSPITAL BECAUSE THE PRODUCT DID NOT WORK PROPERLY. TWO WEEKS LATER, AS A RESULT OF THE INSPECTION, IT WAS CONFIRMED THAT THE CYLINDER HAD A HOLE, SO ALL COMPONENTS WERE REMOVED AND REPLACED. NO PATIENT COMPLICATIONS REPORTED.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 22948562 ↗
  • InjuryJun 12, 2025Mechanical Problem; Material Puncture/Hole; Mechanical Problem; Material Puncture/Hole

    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 LEFT CYLINDER CONNECTING TUBE WAS IDENTIFIED. THE CAUSE OF THE CRACK IN THE CONNECTING TUBE WAS NOT DETAILED BY THE HOSPITAL. THE PUMP WAS REMOVED AND REPLACED. NO PATIENT COMPLICATIONS WERE REPORTED.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 22196355 ↗
  • InjuryJun 11, 2025Mechanical Problem; Material Puncture/Hole; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Mechanical Problem; Nonstandard Device; Material Puncture/Hole; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem

    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 CONFIRMED A CRACK IN THE CYLINDER CONNECTING TUBE. THE DEVICE WAS EXPLANTED AND REPLACED. THERE WERE NO PATIENT COMPLICATIONS.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 22186697 ↗
  • InjuryOct 29, 2024Mechanical Problem; Material Puncture/Hole; Mechanical Problem; Material Puncture/Hole

    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 CYLINDER CONNECTING TUBE WAS IDENTIFIED. THE CAUSE OF THE HOLE WAS NOT DETAILED BY THE HOSPITAL. ALL THE COMPONENTS WERE REMOVED AND REPLACED. THERE WERE NO PATIENT COMPLICATIONS REPORTED.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 20558757 ↗
  • InjurySep 11, 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 CYLINDER WAS FOUND. THE CYLINDER WAS EXPLANTED AND REPLACED. NO PATIENT COMPLICATIONS WERE REPORTED.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 20189033 ↗
  • InjuryAug 26, 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 WORKING PROPERLY. IT WAS CONFIRMED THAT THERE WAS A CRACK IN THE PUMP CONNECTING TUBE. THE DEVICE WAS REMOVED AND REPLACED. THERE WERE NO PATIENT COMPLICATIONS.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 20070666 ↗
  • InjuryJul 11, 2024Inflation Problem; Inflation Problem

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE INFLATABLE PENILE PROSTHESIS (IPP) CYLINDER STRENGTH WAS WEAK. SURGICAL INTERVENTION WAS PERFORMED TO ADD SALINE TO THE RESERVOIR. THERE WERE NO COMPONENTS REMOVED AND NO PATIENT COMPLICATIONS REPORTED.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 19721320 ↗
  • InjuryMar 28, 2024Insufficient Device Problem Information; Insufficient Device Problem Information

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE PATIENT WITH THIS INFLATABLE PENILE PROSTHESIS (IPP) PRESENTED WITH INFLAMMATION AS A RESULT OF AN INFECTION. THE DEVICE WAS REPLACED. THERE WERE NO ADDITIONAL PATIENT COMPLICATIONS REPORTED.

    Patient problems: Inflammation; Unspecified Infection

    MAUDE report 18998668 ↗
  • InjuryMar 7, 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 PRESENTED WITH AN INFLATABLE PENILE PROSTHESIS (IPP) THAT DID NOT WORK AS INTENDED. SURGICAL INTERVENTION WAS PERFORMED TO REVISE THE DEVICE, AND THE PHYSICIAN FOUND THE LEFT CYLINDER HAD A TEAR. THE PUMP AND CYLINDER WERE REPLACED. THERE WERE NO PATIENT COMPLICATIONS REPORTED.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 18861157 ↗
  • InjuryFeb 7, 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 WORKING PROPERLY. TWO WEEKS LATER A REVISION SURGERY WAS PERFORMED, UPON EXAMINATION A TEAR IN THE LEFT CYLINDER WAS FOUND. THE DEVICE WAS EXPLANTED AND REPLACED WITH A MALLEABLE DEVICE PER PATIENT'S REQUEST, AND THE RESERVOIR REMAINED IMPLANTED. NO PATIENT COMPLICATIONS WERE REPORTED.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 18659822 ↗
  • InjuryJan 9, 2024Collapse; Mechanical Problem; Collapse; Mechanical Problem

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE PATIENT WAS SEEN BY THE PHYSICIAN AS THE INFLATABLE PENILE PROSTHESIS DID NOT WORK AS EXPECTED. TWO WEEKS LATER, THE INFLATABLE PENILE PROSTHESIS PUMP AND CYLINDER WERE REMOVED AND REPLACED AS THE PUMP WAS DIMPLED WHEN THE PUMP WAS PRESSED. NO PATIENT COMPLICATIONS WERE REPORTED.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 18477107 ↗
  • InjuryDec 21, 2023Inflation Problem; Inflation Problem

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT SALINE WAS ADDED TO THE RESERVOIR OF THIS INFLATABLE PENILE PROSTHESIS AS THE CYLINDER STRENGTH WAS WEAK. NO PATIENT COMPLICATIONS WERE REPORTED.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 18378264 ↗
  • InjuryNov 8, 2023Mechanical Problem; Material Puncture/Hole; Mechanical Problem; Material Puncture/Hole

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE PATIENT WAS SEEN BY THE PHYSICIAN AS THE INFLATABLE PENILE PROSTHESIS DID NOT WORK AS EXPECTED. TWO WEEKS LATER, THE INFLATABLE PENILE PROSTHESIS WAS REMOVED AND REPLACED DUE TO A CRACK IN THE CYLINDER CONNECTING TUBE. NO PATIENT COMPLICATIONS WERE REPORTED.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 18095674 ↗
  • InjuryNov 6, 2023Mechanical Problem; Material Puncture/Hole; Mechanical Problem; Material Puncture/Hole

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE PATIENT WAS SEEN BY THE PHYSICIAN AS THE INFLATABLE PENILE PROSTHESIS DID NOT WORK AS EXPECTED. TWO WEEKS LATER, THE INFLATABLE PENILE PROSTHESIS CYLINDER WAS REMOVED AND REPLACED DUE TO A CRACK IN THE CYLINDER CONNECTING TUBE. NO PATIENT COMPLICATIONS WERE REPORTED.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 18075479 ↗
  • InjuryAug 29, 2023Mechanical Problem; Material Puncture/Hole; Mechanical Problem; Material Puncture/Hole

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE PATIENT WENT TO THE HOSPITAL BECAUSE THIS INFLATABLE PENILE PROSTHESIS (IPP) WAS NOT WORKING PROPERLY. TWO WEEKS LATER, A REVISION SURGERY WAS PERFORMED, DURING WHICH A CRACK IN THE CONNECTING TUBE OF THE CYLINDER WAS IDENTIFIED. THE CYLINDER AND THE PUMP WERE REMOVED AND REPLACED. THERE WERE NO PATIENT COMPLICATIONS REPORTED.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 17647525 ↗
  • InjuryJul 14, 2023Inflation Problem; Inflation Problem

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE CYLINDER STRENGTH OF THE INFLATABLE PENIEL PROSTHESIS (IPP) WAS WEAK. AN ACCESSORY KIT WAS OPENED AND USED TO ADD SALINE TO THE RESERVOIR. NO IPP COMPONENTS WERE EXPLANTED.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 17322791 ↗
  • InjuryJun 12, 2023Mechanical Problem; Material Puncture/Hole; Mechanical Problem; Material Puncture/Hole

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE PATIENT EXPERIENCED MECHANICAL ISSUES WITH AN INFLATABLE PENILE PROSTHESIS (IPP) LEADING TO A REPLACEMENT SURGERY. UPON EXPLANT, A HOLE WAS IDENTIFIED IN THE MIDSHAFT OF THE LEFT CYLINDER. THERE WERE NO PATIENT COMPLICATIONS.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 17114142 ↗
  • InjuryFeb 1, 2023Mechanical Problem; Material Puncture/Hole; Mechanical Problem; Material Puncture/Hole

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE PATIENT WAS SEEN BY THE PHYSICIAN AS THE INFLATABLE PENILE PROSTHESIS DID NOT WORK AS EXPECTED. TWO WEEKS LATER, THE PATIENT HAD THE INFLATABLE PENILE PROSTHESIS REPLACED DUE TO A CRACK IN THE RIGHT CYLINDER TUBING. NO PATIENT COMPLICATIONS WERE REPORTED.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 16281337 ↗

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