Events

Recall of Device Recall HiRes90K Platinum Series Headpiece

According to U.S. Food and Drug Administration, this recall involved a device in United States that was produced by Advanced Bionics LLC.

What is this?

A correction or removal action taken by a manufacturer to address a problem with a medical device. Recalls occur when a medical device is defective, when it could be a risk to health, or when it is both defective and a risk to health.

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  • Type of Event
    Recall
  • Event ID
    50204
  • Event Risk Class
    Class 2
  • Event Number
    Z-0956-2009
  • Event Initiated Date
    2008-07-24
  • Event Date Posted
    2009-02-03
  • Event Status
    Terminated
  • Event Country
    United States
  • Event Terminated Date
    2012-03-23
  • Event Source
    USFDA
  • Event Source URL
    https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfres/res.cfm?id=74982
  • Notes / Alerts
    U.S. data is current through June 2018. All of the data comes from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, except for the category Manufacturer Parent Company.
    The Parent Company was added by ICIJ.
    The parent company information is based on 2017 public records.
  • Extra notes in the data
    cochlear implant - Product Code MCM
  • Reason
    Mistuned headpiece - advanced bionics recently became aware of a tuning issue with some platinum series and s-series headpieces shipped from may 2007 through april 2008. tuning refers to the process through which the headpiece's communication frequency is adjusted to match that of the internal device. potential clinical symptoms include: -no lock -intermittent lock -implant locks, but cann.
  • Action
    Advanced Bionics is notifying clinicians of this situation so that they can provide appropriate clinical management. The notification letter sent to clinicians in the United States was sent via FedEx so that delivery information could be confirmed. The letter advises that Advanced Bionics recently became aware of a tuning issue with some Platinum Series and S-Series headpieces shipped from May 2007 through April 2008. Auria and Harmony headpieces are not affected by this issue. Tuning refers to the process through which the headpiece's communication frequency is adjusted to match that of the internal device. Since discovery of this issue firm has conducted an extensive technical analysis showing that the use of these headpieces does not pose any safety risk to the patient. While there has been no increase in the number of headpiece-related complaints, firm advises of the potential clinical symptoms: -No lock -Intermittent lock -Implant locks, but cannot measure impedances -Reduction in battery life, primarily for C1 patients with thick flaps. Per the letter, as long as the system maintains lock, there is no degradation in sound quality or stimulation. Further, the impact on battery life for CII and HiRes 90K patients is minimal. Medical professionals are advised that If they have any patients who display any of these clinical symptoms that they attribute to an affected headpiece, to advise the patient to contact Advanced Bionics Customer Service at 877-244-9541 and they will send them a replacement promptly.

Device

Device Recall HiRes90K Platinum Series Headpiece
  • Model / Serial
    Model #AB-7300-001; Serial Numbers: 167419, 167420, 169309, 169310, 169311, 170983, 170984, 170985, 172709, 172710, 174272, 174274, 174275, 174298, 175139, 175988, 175989, 175990, 175991, 177627, 177628, 177629, 177630, 177631, 177671, 177672, 177673, 178494, 179252, 181303, 181304, 183489, 184405 and 184694
  • Product Classification
    Ear, Nose, and Throat Devices
  • Device Class
    3
  • Implanted device?
    Yes
  • Distribution
    Nationwide
  • Product Description
    HR90K Platinum Series Headpiece Model Number AB-7300-001 ADVANCED BIONICS LLC 12740 San Fernando Rd. Sylmar, CA 91342 USA. The HiRes90K headpiece is used in conjunction with speech processors manufactured by Advanced Bionics. || The Harmony HiResolution Bionic Ear System and Clarion Multi-Strategy Cochlear Implant are cochlear implant systems designed to provide useful hearing to individuals with severe-to-profound sensorineural hearing loss.
  • Manufacturer
    Advanced Bionics LLC

Manufacturer

Advanced Bionics LLC
  • Manufacturer Address
    Advanced Bionics LLC, 12740 San Fernando Rd, Sylmar CA 91342-3728
  • Manufacturer Parent Company (2017)
    Sonova Holding Ag
  • Source
    USFDA