ClearanceBrief
Recall Z-2283-2026 ยท MCM Implant, Cochlear

Advanced Bionics, LLC

Brand Name: HiResolution" Bionic Ear System Product Name: HiRes Ultra 3D CI HiFocus Mid Scala Model/Catalog Number: CI-1601-04 Software Version: N/A Product Description: The HiResolution Bionic Ear System is a cochlear implant designed to provide useful hearing to individuals with severe-to-profound hearing loss. It consists of internal and external components. The internal components include the

DateJun 1, 2026 (initiated Apr 30, 2026)
StatusOpen, Classified
ReasonDue to incorrect shelf-life expiration date.
Root causeUnder Investigation by firm
ActionOn 04/30/2026, the firm emailed an "URGENT: MEDICAL DEVICE RECALL" Letter to customers informing them that HiRes" Ultra 3D HiFocus MS CI (CI-1601-04) were labeled with an expiration date that exceeded the approved 3 year shelf life for the device. Customers are instructed to: " Please review and correct internal patient records to ensure they accurately reflect the products expiration date. " Reply to this email with your selected responses to the effectiveness questionnaire included below. Contact Advanced Bionics customer service at 1-877-829-0026 to return the affected device and for any
Quantity36
DistributionU.S. Nationwide distribution in the states of CA, CO, GA, IL, IN, KS, MA, MD, MI, MO, MT, NC, TN, WA and WI.
FDA recordOpen on fda.gov

510(k) clearances named in this recall

This recall record lists no 510(k) number.