The Recall Desk
LowFDA (Devices)·Z-1259-2020·Announced 2020-02-26

Advanced Bionics Cochlear Implant Electrode Recalled for Documentation Error

Advanced Bionics is recalling four HiResolution Bionic Ear System electrodes in Japan because three materials were omitted from the approved bio-compatibility list.

What this means for you

Cosmetic or documentation issue. No expected health impact, but the manufacturer is correcting the affected products.

Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class III, which is defined as unlikely to cause adverse health consequences. The issue is a documentation error regarding the list of bio-compatible materials, with no reported injuries or illnesses.

Plain-English summary

Advanced Bionics, LLC is recalling four units of the HiResolution Bionic Ear System HiRes 90K Advantage CI HiFocus MS Electrode (REF CI-1500-04). The recall affects all lots of this specific product, identified by UDI (01)07630016832185.

The recall was initiated because three materials used in the makeup of the implant were mistakenly left off the list of bio-compatible materials in the firm's previously approved submission to the Pharmaceuticals and Medical Devices Agency (PMDA) of Japan. This is a documentation and regulatory compliance issue regarding the materials listed in the approval process.

The product was not distributed within the United States. The distribution was limited to Japan. Consumers in the United States are not affected by this recall.

The recalled product

Product
HiResolution Bionic Ear System HiRes 90K Advantage CI HiFocus MS Electrode REF CI-1500-04. Cochlear Implant.
Affected units
4

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Lot numbers (2)

  • All Lots
  • UDI (01)07630016832185 Not distributed within the US

Distribution

Distribution scope not specified by the agency.