PHONAK 078-0062Recalls & reported problems

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 4 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 07613389250886), received between Jan 18, 2024 and Apr 30, 2025 — classified as 3 injuries, 1 malfunction.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Output Problem” (1 report).

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 16, 2026.

Most reported problems

Recent adverse event reports

The 4 most recent of 4 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

• InjuryApr 30, 2025Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem

  IT WAS REPORTED TO THE MANUFACTURER THAT DARK GREEN FLUID WAS OBSERVED IN THE PATIENT'S EAR CANAL UPON LYRIC REMOVAL. THE DEVICE WAS IN USE FOR 53 DAYS AND WAS REMOVED DURING A SCHEDULED REMOVAL APPOINTMENT. THE HCP IS SUSPECTING AN INFECTION AND HAD REFERRED THE PATIENT TO THE ENT BEFORE THE PLACEMENT OF A NEW LYRIC DEVICE.

  Patient problems: Ear infection; Fluid Discharge

  MAUDE report 21933768 ↗
• InjuryFeb 11, 2025Output Problem; Output Problem

  DEVICE WAS FIT ON (B)(6) 2025 AND WAS IN USE FOR 7 DAYS. DEVICE BECAME WEAK AND WAS REMOVED FROM THE PATIENT'S EAR. UPON REMOVAL EXCESS FLUID COLLECTION IN PATIENT'S EAR WAS OBSERVED. THE FLUID WAS WHITE AND SOMEHOW THICK. THE PATIENT WENT TO THE URGENT CARE TO EXAMINE THE EAR AND IS RECEIVING ANTIBIOTIC DROPS.

  Patient problems: Ear infection

  MAUDE report 21354790 ↗
• InjuryJan 23, 2024Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem

  THE HCP HAS REPORTED THAT A PATIENT HAS DISCONTINUED THE USE OF LYRIC4 DEVICE DUE TO BONE EXPOSURE IN THE RIGHT EAR. THE PATIENT WILL CONTINUE USING THE DEVICE IN THE LEFT EAR. THE DEVICE RELATEDNESS OF THE EVENT COULD NOT BE CLARIFIED PRIOR TO REPORT SUBMISSION. THE FOLLOW UP IS ONGOING. SUPPLEMENTAL REPORTS WILL BE SUBMITTED UPON AVAILABILITY OF FURTHER INFORMATION.

  Patient problems: Unspecified Ear or Labyrinth Problem

  MAUDE report 18564654 ↗
• MalfunctionJan 18, 2024Overheating of Device; Overheating of Device

  IT HAS BEEN REPORTED THAT A PHONAK MINI CHARGER CASE HAS OVERHEATED AND LEAD TO A MINOR DAMAGE OF THE USER'S NIGHT TABLE. NO INJURY TO THE USER OR THIRD PARTY HAS BEEN REPORTED. THE CUSTOMER WILL RECEIVE A COMPENSATION FOR THE DAMAGE. THE DEVICE HAS NOT BEEN RECEIVED BACK FOR ANALYSIS. SIMILAR EVENTS WILL BE FURTHER MONITORED FOR TRENDS. THIS IS A LATE REPORT THAT COMES TO OUR ATTENTION AS A RESULT OF AN IMPROVEMENT TO THE COMPLAINT HANDLING PROCEDURE.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 18535711 ↗