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FDA Device recall Z-1259-2020

HiResolution Bionic Ear System HiRes 90K Advantage CI HiFocus MS Electrode REF CI-1500-04

On 2020-02-26 the FDA classified a Class III recall of HiResolution Bionic Ear System HiRes 90K Advantage CI HiFocus MS Electrode REF CI-1500-04 by Advanced Bionics, citing three materials used in the makeup of the implant were mistakenly left off the list of bio-compatible materials in the firm's previously approved submission to the Pharmaceuticals….

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AgencyFDA Device
Recall numberZ-1259-2020
ClassificationClass III
Statusterminated
Initiated2019-03-18
Published2020-02-26
Last updated2026-09-13 11:55 UTC
CompanyAdvanced Bionics
Distributionn/a

Product

HiResolution Bionic Ear System HiRes 90K Advantage CI HiFocus MS Electrode REF CI-1500-04. Cochlear Implant.

Reason

Three materials used in the makeup of the implant were mistakenly left off the list of bio-compatible materials in the firm's previously approved submission to the Pharmaceuticals and Medical Devices Agency (PMDA) of Japan.

Identifiers

code_infoAll Lots, UDI (01)07630016832185 Not distributed within the US

Status history

No status changes recorded since RecallRadar first saw this recall on 2026-09-13 11:55 UTC. Current status: terminated.

Source

Official record: https://api.fda.gov/device/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22Z-1259-2020%22

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