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The unimplanted HiRes90K Implantable Cochlear Stimulators… recallZ-0759-06 · Advanced Bionics Corporation · initiated Mar 8, 2006

Terminated All recalls posted in April 2006

Is my device affected?

  1. Compare the model, catalog and lot or serial numbers on your device or its packaging with the code information below. A recall usually covers only specific models or lots.
  2. If yours is listed, follow the instructions from Advanced Bionics Corporation or your healthcare provider. The company's action is summarized under what the company is doing.
  3. Do not stop using a prescribed or implanted device on your own — talk to your healthcare provider first.

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Why it was recalled

Certain HiRes 90K cochlear implants could fail as a result of elevated moisture levels. The unimplanted HiRes 90K implants listed are being removed from the market. Patients are to be followed for signs of device failure: intermittent function, complete loss of sound, sudden discomfort, pain, noise, or popping.

FDA root cause category: Other

What the company is doing

The recall was initiated on 03/08/06. In North America, the clinician notification letters were distributed by fax. For other regions, an Advanced Bionics representative and/or distributor are providing notification to the affected clinicians. As part of the clinician notification process, each center was provided with a list of their affected devices. Customers were given a list of HiRes 90K implants with feedthrus from Supplier B that were shipped to their clinic and are not yet registered with Advanced Bionics. Customers were asked to return the implants listed in the attachment to Advanced Bionics according to the instructions. Customers were told not to implant any of the devices on the list. Customers were told that implants manufactured wth feedthrus from Supplier A will be delivered quickly to minimize disruptions to their schedule. Customers will be contacted through Advanced Bionics Customer Service within 48 hours to arrange retrieval of implants manufactured with feedthrus from Supplier B and replacement with implants manufactured with feedthrus from Supplier A.

Recall details

Recall number
Z-0759-06
Recall class
Not yet classified by the FDA
Status
Terminated
Initiated by the company
Mar 8, 2006
Posted by the FDA
Apr 11, 2006
Recalling firm
Advanced Bionics Corporation
Quantity
613 units for both models (186 in the U.S.), (427 ROW)
Product code
MCM
FDA submissions
P960058
Distribution
Nationwide to: AR, AL, FL, TX, NY, NE, NC, CO, GA, OH, IL, PA, IN, MN, NC, CA, HI, MA, AZ, VA, OR, SD, MI, MO, IA, UT, TN. Worldwide to: Argentina, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Chile, China, Columbia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Denmark, Ecuador, Egypt, France, Germany, Hong Kong, India, Israel, Italy, Japan, Lebanon, Mexico, Morocco, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Puerto Rico, Serbia, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, Venezuela.

Product description

The unimplanted HiRes90K Implantable Cochlear Stimulators (ICS) manufactured with feedthrus from a specific supplier are being removed from the market. Model number CI-1400-02H.

Code information (models, lots, serial numbers)

Model CI-1400-02H. Serial numbers: 350550, 350974, 350386, 350613, 350654, 350687, 350714, 350754, 350859, 350964, 350998, 351006, 351031, 351035, 351063, 351129, 351132, 351139, 350568, 350121, 350486, 350514, 350581, 350655, 350896, 350955, 350958, 350967, 350452, 350816, 350949, 350959, 350963, 351021, 351140, 350489, 350492, 350505, 350555, 350789, 350910, 250914, 350957, 351036, 350565, 351020, 350251, 350283, 350482, 350509, 350519, 350524, 350525, 350527, 350531, 350532, 350583, 350676, 350689, 351046, 350535, 350220, 350224, 350239, 350246, 350250, 350254, 350256, 350260, 350294, 351069.

Other devices under the same FDA submission

25 devices cleared under P960058 — the recall does not name any of them by identifier. One submission often covers many models, so they may or may not be affected.

Other products in the same recall event

The FDA groups related products into one recall event (event 34873).

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