Tenacio recall

[JohnHC]

Ok anyone else on the Tenacio pump recall list? I literally just got off the phone with Dr Hakky who is not happy in the least, especially with my name on the list (being that my current implant is the third one.) He said he was not happy to see my name and told them they really are going to need to open their wallets on this.... I'm not happy either as this will be number 4 for me....

[Thisworld]

Why are they recalling it?
If it works shouldn't you just keep it?

[JohnHC]

Why are they recalling it?
If it works shouldn't you just keep it?

They're recalling it because it should deflate with a lighter push of the button, but on mine a light push just slightly releases fluid and when you release the button it stops. To lock the valve in deflate you have have to press really hard so it's difficult to get it to deflate.

[Thisworld]

Ah i see. Damn man, you are unlucky.
Sorry to hear about your struggles.
Do you think you are going to opt for get another tenacio a this point or change it? Lately i don't know what to think about BSC, especially also considering the "1,000 uses" claims about the tenacio which we never truly understood what they meant by that.

[JohnHC]

Well before folks freak out, this is for a select lot number of devices I believe and not a full recall of all of them. So if your Dr hasn't called you to inform you of the recall then you'll be ok and don't worry.

I assume this is because of a problem with the valve operation - mine after being pumped up you can press the button to release some fluid but it won't "lock" open, you have to seriously press real hard to get a second "click" that will lock it open.

Too me I first thought that hey great idea so if you over pumped where you wanted you could just give a light squeeze and release a little and then release the button when it's at the right hardness - great feature right? But I'm thinking and have noticed on mine to get that second click to lock it open is getting harder and harder to do. So I'd really hate to pump it up rock hard and then not be able to get the valve to open and release the fluid and I think that is the issue they are worried will happen if these aren't replaced.

Again this is what I'm thinking as Dr Hakky didn't get into much detail about it and will discuss more on my upcoming checkup on the 17th of Oct. But right now I'm sure to get it replaced, another tenacio? Probably unless they're replacement recall states otherwise. At least on this I don't have to pay anything everything is covered. But I'll update as I get more info ...

[Kodixx]

JohnHC, what you described is how mine works, and I like it. When I cycle, I pump as much as possible and there's a dull pain as expected. But during sex, if I pump that much, its convenient to be able to tap the deflate button to back off the pressure slightly. That also makes it easy to adjust to 85-95% inflated which is the sweet spot for my wife. When I deflate I always get the second "click" after about 10 seconds and it deflates very fast after that. As long as there's no risk of not being able to deflate at all, I'll keep mine as is. I'll check with my doc and will be anxious to hear what you find out.

- Chuck

Too me I first thought that hey great idea so if you over pumped where you wanted you could just give a light squeeze and release a little and then release the button when it's at the right hardness - great feature right? But I'm thinking and have noticed on mine to get that second click to lock it open is getting harder and harder to do. So I'd really hate to pump it up rock hard and then not be able to get the valve to open and release the fluid and I think that is the issue they are worried will happen if these aren't replaced.

[JohnHC]

Kodixx - if you are on the recall list your Dr will be calling you to discuss. Dr Hakky told me he had 5 more people to contact after me so I'm sure it's just a limited number, probably a screw up on a certain lot number or serial number range. I'm like you I kinda like being able to just lightly press the button to release a little without locking the deflate valve, but over the last month or two it has been getting harder and harder to press and lock the deflate valve, the light press is also not as easy I have to adjust light to medium pressure on the button and kinda rock the switch to get it to release. Yeah I'd hate to pump it rock hard and then not be able to release the pressure... So I'm sure Dr Hakky will give me the full details when we meet.

[Kodixx]

JohnHC, yeah I'd also be concerned if deflating was gradually becoming more difficult. But what's different for me is that I've never been able to lock the deflate valve -- I've always kept it depressed while deflating.

- Chuck

but over the last month or two it has been getting harder and harder to press and lock the deflate valve, the light press is also not as easy I have to adjust light to medium pressure on the button and kinda rock the switch to get it to release.

[JohnDoe]

Good morning everyone. I was implanted in May, and have experienced all the same symptoms people have been describing. I actually like the ability to gently press the button to release some pressure. I do experience a small amount of auto inflating throughout the day so it's nice to be able to release the pressure without having to fully deflate.

I have also experienced the need to rock the button side to side to gently release some pressure. It does take quite a bit of force to get the secondary click for full deflation. On a side note, I don't enjoy being fully deflated because I can feel small ripples, or the dog ear effect. Pure speculation on my part, but I feel prolonged dog ears can cause early failure of the cylinders. We've all seen the effects of what happens to a garden hose that is routinely pinched over time. Just my humble opinion so take that for what it's worth.

I'm very curious to see if my name pops on the list. I'd prefer to let this implant run its course, and only replace it when it fails. Maybe the BS implant gods will shine down upon us, and give us a credit to keep in our back pocket to use once the implant wears out. I know, I know, wishful thinking.

[Kodixx]

Here's a link to the list of Tenacio pump serial numbers included in the recall :

https://recalls-rappels.canada.ca/en/alert-recall/ams-700tm-inflatable-penile-prosthesis-tenaciotm-pump

- Chuck