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FDA Device recall Z-2032-2020

AB HiResolution Bionic Ear System, HiRes Ultra 3D CI, HiFocus SlimJ Electrode - Product Usage: The device is intended to restore a level of…

On 2020-05-27 the FDA classified a Class II recall of AB HiResolution Bionic Ear System, HiRes Ultra 3D CI, HiFocus SlimJ Electrode - Product Usage: The device is intended to restore a level of… by Advanced Bionics, citing hearing performance degradation due to body-fluid entering the device.

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AgencyFDA Device
Recall numberZ-2032-2020
ClassificationClass II
Statusterminated
Initiated2020-02-17
Published2020-05-27
Last updated2026-09-13 11:55 UTC
CompanyAdvanced Bionics
DistributionUS

Product

AB HiResolution Bionic Ear System, HiRes Ultra 3D CI, HiFocus SlimJ Electrode - Product Usage: The device is intended to restore a level of auditory sensation to patients with profound sensorineural deafness via electrical stimulation of the auditory nerve.

Reason

hearing performance degradation due to body-fluid entering the device.

Identifiers

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Model Numbers: CI 1601 04 - HiRes Ultra 3D with HF Mid-Scala Electrode CI 1601 05 - HiRes Ultra 3D with HF SlimJ Elec…Model Numbers: CI 1601 04 - HiRes Ultra 3D with HF Mid-Scala Electrode CI 1601 05 - HiRes Ultra 3D with HF SlimJ Electrode Lot Numbers - 1000000 thru 1999999.

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-2032-2020%22

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