Phonak Lyric4Recalls & reported problems across all models
Sonova AG · 6 models in the FDA device registry
Data updated Oct 18, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy
- Adverse event reports
- 50
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 50
- Recalls
- 0
We found 6 models of Phonak Lyric4 by Sonova AG in the FDA's device registry (GUDID). Together they are named in 50 adverse event reports in the FDA's MAUDE database, received between Dec 11, 2024 and Jun 8, 2026 — classified as 50 injuries.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Improper or Incorrect Procedure or Method” (2 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. Widely used products collect more reports, so totals can't be used to compare products or estimate failure rates. Only reports that name a model's exact device identifier are counted. What reports can and can't tell you · How this data works
Reports received per month, all models
Most reported Phonak Lyric4 problems
Device problems
- Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem48
- Improper or Incorrect Procedure or Method2
- Insufficient Device Problem Information1
Patient problems
- Ear infection27
- Infectious Otitis Externa12
- Unspecified Ear or Labyrinth Problem10
- Fluid Discharge8
- Infectious Otitis Media4
- Ear Pain3
- Foreign Body In Patient2
- Insufficient Information1
Phonak Lyric4 models
6 models, most reported first. Each model has its own page with its reports, recalls and device details.
- Phonak Lyric4 (L)Hearing Aid, Air-Conduction, Prescription14 reports
- Phonak Lyric4 (S)Hearing Aid, Air-Conduction, Prescription11 reports
- Phonak Lyric4 (M)Hearing Aid, Air-Conduction, Prescription7 reports
- Phonak Lyric4 (XXS)Hearing Aid, Air-Conduction, Prescription6 reports
- Phonak Lyric4 (XS)Hearing Aid, Air-Conduction, Prescription6 reports
- Phonak Lyric4 (XL)Hearing Aid, Air-Conduction, Prescription6 reports
Recent Phonak Lyric4 adverse event reports
The 15 most recent reports across all models, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
InjuryJun 8, 2026Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem
IT HAS BEEN BROUGHT TO MANUFACTURER'S ATTENTION THAT LYRIC DEVICE WAS REMOVED AFTER 14 WEAR DAYS DUE TO DISCOMFORT AND EAR IRRITATION. UPON THE REMOVAL THE HCP OBSERVED MEDICAL EAR/DRAINAGE AND REFERRED THE PATIENT TO MEDICAL PRACTITIONER. FURTHER THE HCP ENTERED AN OBSERVATION OF KNOWN TM PERFORATION AND DRAINING WITH A NOTE "I DON'T FEEL THIS IS LYRIC RELATED". FOLLOW UP WITH THE HCP HAS BEEN INITIATED TO LEARN MORE ABOUT THE EVENT.
Patient problems: Ear infection
MAUDE report 25435783 ↗InjuryJun 8, 2026Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem
IT HAS BEEN BROUGHT TO MANUFACTURER'S ATTENTION THAT LYRIC DEVICE WAS REMOVED AFTER 14 WEAR DAYS DUE TO DISCOMFORT AND EAR IRRITATION. UPON THE REMOVAL THE HCP OBSERVED MEDICAL EAR/DRAINAGE AND REFERRED THE PATIENT TO MEDICAL PRACTITIONER. FURTHER THE HCP ENTERED AN OBSERVATION OF KNOWN TM PERFORATION AND DRAINING WITH A NOTE "I DON'T FEEL THIS IS LYRIC RELATED". FOLLOW UP WITH THE HCP HAS BEEN INITIATED TO LEARN MORE ABOUT THE EVENT.
Patient problems: Ear infection
MAUDE report 25426242 ↗InjuryMay 27, 2026Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem
SONOVA WAS NOTIFIED THAT A PATIENT HAD EXCESS FLUID COLLECTION OBSERVED IN THE EAR AND A BLISTER. AFTER A FOLLOW UP IT WAS CONFIRMED THAT A PATIENT WAS DIAGNOSED WITH AN EAR INFECTION. THE PATIENT WAS PRESCRIBED ANTIBIOTICS.
Patient problems: Ear infection
MAUDE report 25299055 ↗InjuryMay 22, 2026Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem
SONOVA WAS INFORMED THAT A PATIENT WHO IS A LYRIC HEARING AID USER GOT OTITIS EXTERNA.
Patient problems: Ear infection
MAUDE report 25256866 ↗InjuryMay 21, 2026Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem
SONOVA WAS INFORMED THAT A PATIENT WHO IS A LYRIC HEARING AID USER GOT OTITIS EXTERNA.
Patient problems: Ear infection
MAUDE report 25239300 ↗InjuryApr 27, 2026Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem
IT HAS BEEN BROUGHT TO MANUFACTURER'S ATTENTION THAT LYRIC DEVICE WAS REMOVED AFTER 8 WEAR DAYS AND THAT THE SUBSCRIPTION WAS CANCELLED. UPON THE REMOVAL THE HCP OBSERVED EXCESS FLUID COLLECTION ON TISSUE.
Patient problems: Ear infection
MAUDE report 25009823 ↗InjuryApr 27, 2026Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem
IT HAS BEEN BROUGHT TO MANUFACTURER'S ATTENTION THAT LYRIC DEVICE WAS REMOVED AFTER 8 WEAR DAYS AND THAT THE SUBSCRIPTION WAS CANCELLED. UPON THE REMOVAL THE HCP OBSERVED EXCESS FLUID COLLECTION ON TISSUE.
Patient problems: Ear infection
MAUDE report 24998314 ↗InjuryApr 24, 2026Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem
UPON REMOVAL OF THE DEVICE FROM THE PATIENT'S EAR, THE HCP OBSERVED A YELLOW TYMPANIC MEMBRANE. THE HCP RECOMMENDED THE PATIENT SEES AN ENT.
Patient problems: Ear infection
MAUDE report 24984086 ↗InjuryApr 23, 2026Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem
UPON REMOVAL OF THE DEVICE FROM THE PATIENT'S EAR, THE HCP OBSERVED A YELLOW TYMPANIC MEMBRANE. THE HCP RECOMMENDED THE PATIENT SEES AN ENT.
Patient problems: Ear infection
MAUDE report 24964817 ↗InjuryApr 7, 2026Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem
IT HAS BEEN BROUGHT TO MANUFACTURER'S ATTENTION THAT LYRIC DEVICE WAS REMOVED AFTER 21 WEAR DAYS. UPON THE REMOVAL THE HCP OBSERVED INFECTION.
Patient problems: Ear infection; Infectious Otitis Externa
MAUDE report 24807067 ↗InjuryMar 30, 2026Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem
IT HAS BEEN BROUGHT TO MANUFACTURER'S ATTENTION THAT LYRIC DEVICE WAS REMOVED AFTER 21 WEAR DAYS. UPON THE REMOVAL THE HCP OBSERVED INFECTION.
Patient problems: Ear infection; Infectious Otitis Externa
MAUDE report 24728635 ↗InjuryFeb 13, 2026Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem
IT HAS BEEN BROUGHT TO MANUFACTURER'S ATTENTION THAT LYRIC DEVICE WAS REMOVED AFTER 46 WEAR DAYS. UPON THE REMOVAL THE HCP OBSERVED SIGNIFICANT WHITE/OFF WHITE PUS WITH SIGNIFICANT ODOUR, POSSIBLE INFECTION - ENT REFERRAL.
Patient problems: Ear infection
MAUDE report 24333616 ↗InjuryFeb 3, 2026Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem
IT HAS BEEN BROUGHT TO MANUFACTURER'S ATTENTION THAT LYRIC DEVICE WAS REMOVED AFTER 46 WEAR DAYS. UPON THE REMOVAL THE HCP OBSERVED SIGNIFICANT WHITE/OFF WHITE PUS WITH SIGNIFICANT ODOUR, POSSIBLE INFECTION - ENT REFERRAL.
Patient problems: Ear infection
MAUDE report 24243978 ↗InjuryDec 18, 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 15 WEAR DAYS, THE REASON FOR REMOVAL BEING "EAR IRRITATION". UPON THE REMOVAL THE HCP OBSERVED BLEEDING, SEVERENESS RATED AS SIGNIFICANT. ADDITIONAL EAR CANAL OBSERVATION HAS BEEN PROVIDED, THAT SAYS: "SENT TO ENT - MAJOR SUCTION".
Patient problems: Unspecified Ear or Labyrinth Problem
MAUDE report 23846371 ↗InjuryDec 17, 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 15 WEAR DAYS, THE REASON FOR REMOVAL BEING "EAR IRRITATION". UPON THE REMOVAL THE HCP OBSERVED BLEEDING, SEVERENESS RATED AS SIGNIFICANT. ADDITIONAL EAR CANAL OBSERVATION HAS BEEN PROVIDED, THAT SAYS: "SENT TO ENT - MAJOR SUCTION".
Patient problems: Unspecified Ear or Labyrinth Problem
MAUDE report 23825616 ↗
Other Sonova AG products
All Sonova AG devices →Sources and updates
- Models: FDA GUDID, file dated Oct 13, 2026. Models are grouped by the brand name the manufacturer registered.
- Adverse event reports: FDA MAUDE, file dated Oct 14, 2026
- Recalls: FDA Medical Device Recalls, file dated Oct 16, 2026
- Page last rebuilt: Oct 18, 2026. Data downloaded through openFDA, which notes it is not validated for clinical or regulatory use.
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