Phonak Lyric4 (S)Recalls & reported problems
Sonova AG · Class 1
All models of Phonak Lyric4 (6)
Data updated Oct 16, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy
- Adverse event reports
- 11
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 11
- Recalls naming it
- 0
Summary
The FDA's MAUDE database contains 11 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 07613389603293), received between Jul 18, 2025 and Nov 21, 2025 — classified as 11 injuries.
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.
Reports received per month
Most reported problems
Device problems
- Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem11
Patient problems
- Ear infection10
- Infectious Otitis Externa4
- Infectious Otitis Media4
- Fluid Discharge3
- Ear Pain2
Recent adverse event reports
The 11 most recent of 11 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
InjuryNov 21, 2025Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem
IT WAS REPORTED TO THE MANUFACTURER THAT THE REMOVAL AT 2 WEEK FOLLOW UP APPOINTMENT WAS EXTREMELY DIFFICULT, RESULTING IN BLEEDING, HEMATOMAS AND REVEALING INFECTION IN BOTH EARS.
Patient problems: Ear Pain; Ear infection
MAUDE report 23624781 ↗InjuryNov 13, 2025Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem
IT WAS REPORTED TO THE MANUFACTURER THAT THE REMOVAL AT 2 WEEK FOLLOW UP APPOINTMENT WAS EXTREMELY DIFFICULT, RESULTING IN BLEEDING, HEMATOMAS AND REVEALING INFECTION IN BOTH EARS.
Patient problems: Ear Pain; Ear infection
MAUDE report 23540815 ↗InjuryNov 6, 2025Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem
IT HAS BEEN BROUGHT TO MANUFACTURER'S ATTENTION THAT LYRIC DEVICE WAS REMOVED AFTER 56 WEAR DAYS. UPON THE REMOVAL THE HCP OBSERVED BLOOD AND FUNGAL INFECTION.
Patient problems: Ear infection; Infectious Otitis Externa; Infectious Otitis Media
MAUDE report 23490973 ↗InjuryNov 6, 2025Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem
IT HAS BEEN BROUGHT TO MANUFACTURER'S ATTENTION THAT LYRIC DEVICE WAS REMOVED AFTER 56 WEAR DAYS. UPON THE REMOVAL THE HCP OBSERVED REDNESS OF TISSUE AND INFECTION.
Patient problems: Ear infection; Infectious Otitis Externa; Infectious Otitis Media
MAUDE report 23490697 ↗InjuryOct 31, 2025Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem
IT HAS BEEN BROUGHT TO MANUFACTURER'S ATTENTION THAT LYRIC DEVICE WAS REMOVED AFTER 56 WEAR DAYS. UPON THE REMOVAL THE HCP OBSERVED BLOOD AND FUNGAL INFECTION.
Patient problems: Ear infection; Infectious Otitis Externa; Infectious Otitis Media
MAUDE report 23434431 ↗InjuryOct 31, 2025Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem
IT HAS BEEN BROUGHT TO MANUFACTURER'S ATTENTION THAT LYRIC DEVICE WAS REMOVED AFTER 56 WEAR DAYS. UPON THE REMOVAL THE HCP OBSERVED REDNESS OF TISSUE AND INFECTION.
Patient problems: Ear infection; Infectious Otitis Externa; Infectious Otitis Media
MAUDE report 23434430 ↗InjuryAug 28, 2025Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem
IT WAS REPORTED TO THE MANUFACTURER THAT THE PATIENT USING LYRIC DEVICE EXPERIENCED REDNESS OF TISSUE IN THE EAR.
Patient problems: Ear infection
MAUDE report 22919072 ↗InjuryAug 15, 2025Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem
IT WAS REPORTED TO THE MANUFACTURER THAT THE PATIENT USING LYRIC DEVICE EXPERIENCED EXCESS FLUID COLLECTION ON TISSUE AND WAS REFERRED TO THE ENT.
Patient problems: Ear infection; Fluid Discharge
MAUDE report 22819440 ↗InjuryAug 8, 2025Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem
IT WAS REPORTED TO THE MANUFACTURER THAT THE PATIENT USING LYRIC DEVICE EXPERIENCED REDNESS OF TISSUE IN THE EAR.
Patient problems: Ear infection
MAUDE report 22749484 ↗InjuryJul 23, 2025Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem
IT WAS REPORTED TO THE MANUFACTURER THAT THE PATIENT USING LYRIC DEVICE EXPERIENCED EXCESS FLUID COLLECTION ON TISSUE AND WAS REFERRED TO THE ENT.
Patient problems: Ear infection; Fluid Discharge
MAUDE report 22573737 ↗InjuryJul 18, 2025Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem
IT WAS REPORTED TO THE MANUFACTURER THAT THE PATIENT USING LYRIC DEVICE EXPERIENCED SORE OR ULCERATION OF TISSUE. THE EAR WAS FULLY BLOCKED WITH WHITE CONTENT IN THE EAR CANAL. EARDRUM WAS NOT VISIBLE.
Patient problems: Fluid Discharge
MAUDE report 22539664 ↗
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Sources and updates
- Device record: FDA GUDID, file dated Oct 13, 2026 · View this device in AccessGUDID ↗
- Adverse event reports: FDA MAUDE, file dated Oct 14, 2026 · each report above links to its original FDA record
- Recalls: FDA Medical Device Recalls, file dated Oct 16, 2026
- Page last rebuilt: Oct 16, 2026. Data downloaded through openFDA, which notes it is not validated for clinical or regulatory use.
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