Phonak Brand 050-0889-P5Recalls & reported problems

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 8 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 07613389477832), received between Feb 1, 2024 and Sep 29, 2026 — classified as 5 injuries, 3 malfunctions.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Overheating of Device” (6 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 8 most recent of 8 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

• InjurySep 29, 2026Overheating of Device

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 50935384 ↗
• InjurySep 29, 2026Overheating of Device

  Sonova received a complaint through a service repair order indicating that a hearing aid became hot and subsequently ceased functioning. No patient injury, medical intervention, or other adverse health consequences were reported in association with the event.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 50933339 ↗
• MalfunctionSep 29, 2026Overheating of Device

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 50927784 ↗
• MalfunctionSep 8, 2026Overheating of Device

  The manufacturer received a complaint stating that the hearing aid got very hot behind the ear and then switched off.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 50664238 ↗
• InjuryDec 27, 2025Overheating of Device; Overheating of Device

  SONOVA RECEIVED A COMPLAINT INVOLVING PHONAK L90-R USED BY A 6-YEAR OLD CHILD. WHILE AT SCHOOL USING THE HEARING AID UNDER REGULARLY, HE COMPLAINED THAT THE DEVICE WAS BECOMING HOT AND HIS TEACHER REMOVED IT FROM HIS EAR. THE DEVICE THEN STOPPED FUNCTIONING ENTIRELY. FORTUNATELY, NO INJURY OCCURRED, BUT THE INCIDENT WAS CONCERNING DUE TO THE OVERHEATING OCCURRING DIRECTLY IN A CHILD'S EAR.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 23901375 ↗
• InjuryDec 19, 2025Overheating of Device; Overheating of Device

  SONOVA RECEIVED A COMPLAINT INVOLVING PHONAK L90-R USED BY A 6-YEAR OLD CHILD. WHILE AT SCHOOL USING THE HEARING AID UNDER REGULARLY, HE COMPLAINED THAT THE DEVICE WAS BECOMING HOT AND HIS TEACHER REMOVED IT FROM HIS EAR. THE DEVICE THEN STOPPED FUNCTIONING ENTIRELY. FORTUNATELY, NO INJURY OCCURRED, BUT THE INCIDENT WAS CONCERNING DUE TO THE OVERHEATING OCCURRING DIRECTLY IN A CHILD'S EAR.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 23849793 ↗
• MalfunctionMay 8, 2024Break; Detachment of Device or Device Component; Break; Detachment of Device or Device Component

  THE PATIENT (74-YEAR-OLD MALE) WEARING LUMITY L90-R HEARING AIDS WITH 2M RECEIVER WITH A MEDIUM VENTED DOME CAME TO THE AUDIOLOGY CLINICIAN WITH A PORTION OF THE HEARING AID RECEIVER STUCK INSIDE THE EAR. THE CLINICIAN WAS ABLE TO REMOVE THE PIECE FROM PATIENT'S EAR. THE CLINICIAN REPORTED THAT THE RECEIVER WAS REPLACED MID. (B)(6) 2024. THE FOLLOW UP WAS INITIATED. THE DEVICE WAS REQUESTED TO BE SENT FOR ANALYSIS. IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE PATIENT DOES NOT EXPERIENCE ANY RESIDUAL PAIN OR INJURY POST-REMOVAL. THIS IS AN INITIAL REPORT. THE FOLLOW UP IS ONGOING

  Patient problems: Foreign Body In Patient

  MAUDE report 19271572 ↗
• InjuryFeb 1, 2024Break; Break

  AN HCP HAS REPORTED THAT A RECEIVER BROKE OFF IN PATIENT'S EAR. THE RECEIVER HAS BEEN REMOVED BY AN ENT. UPON FOLLOW UP, THE PATIENT REPORTED PAIN, BLOOD AND DISCHARGE FROM THE LEFT EAR AFTER REMOVAL OF THE PART FROM THE EAR CANAL. THE ENT HAS PRESCRIBED THE PATIENT ANTIBIOTIC SPRAY FOR THE 10 SUBSEQUENT DAYS AFTER REMOVAL. THE PATIENT HAS CURRENTLY DISCONTINUED THE USE OF THE HEARING AIDS. THIS IS THE INITIAL REPORT. SUPPLEMENTAL REPORTS WILL BE SUBMITTED UPON AVAILABILITY OF NEW INFORMATION.

  Patient problems: Foreign Body In Patient

  MAUDE report 18623177 ↗