LAP-BAND AP Adjustable Gastric Banding System with RapidPort EZ B-2365Recalls & reported problems

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 3 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 10811955020275), received between Feb 18, 2015 and Nov 16, 2018 — classified as 2 injuries, 1 malfunction.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Device Slipped” (2 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.

Most reported problems

Recent adverse event reports

The 3 most recent of 3 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

• MalfunctionNov 16, 2018Fluid/Blood Leak; Fluid/Blood Leak

  REPORTED AS: A PATIENT WITH THE LAP-BAND SYSTEM WAS REPORTED TO HAVE A "LEAK AT THE SEAM.": "(EX. LOCATION OF THE "SEAM") INSIDE SEAM WEAR WHITE SHELL OF BAND AND THE CLEAR BLADDER MEET UP WAS WHERE THE LEAK WAS LOCATED". THE DEVICE WAS REMOVED.

  Patient problems: Failure of Implant

  MAUDE report 8077968 ↗
• InjuryMar 1, 2018Device Slipped; Device Slipped

  REPORTED AS: A PATIENT WITH THE LAP-BAND SYSTEM WAS REPORTED TO HAVE "STARTED TO VOMIT AND COULDN'T EVEN KEEP DOWN WATER. MULTIPLE TESTS WERE DONE AND IT WAS IDENTIFIED THAT [PATIENT'S] BAND SLIPPED." THE DEVICE WAS REMOVED. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION PROVIDED BY THE OPERATIVE NOTE: THE PATIENT HAS DEVELOPED SEVERE DYSPHAGIA AND VOMITING. INTRAOPERATIVE FINDINGS NOTED "LAP-BAND IN APPROPRIATE POSITION, NO EVIDENCE OF A SIGNIFICANT SLIP." PREOPERATIVE EGD DEMONSTRATED A HIATAL HERNIA.

  Patient problems: Dysphagia/ Odynophagia; Hernia; Vomiting

  MAUDE report 7306123 ↗
• InjuryFeb 18, 2015Device Slipped

  HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONAL REPORTED "GASTRIC BAND PROLAPSE", THE PATIENT BEGAN TO DEVELOP DYSPHAGIA AND REFLUX AND WAS DIAGNOSED WITH ESOPHAGEAL DILATATION. THE LAP-BAND SYSTEM WAS REMOVED, HOWEVER IT IS NOT KNOWN IF IT WAS REPLACED.

  Patient problems: Dysphagia/ Odynophagia; Regurgitation

  MAUDE report 4531308 ↗