Z-0958-2009

S-Series Long Range Headpiece Model Number AB-5301-00 (beige) and AB-5301-10 (brown) ADVANCED BIONICS LLC...

Name: Z-0958-2009 S-Series Long Range Headpiece Model Number AB-5301-00 (beige) and AB-5301-10 (brown) ADVANCED BIONICS LLC...
Creator: Advanced Bionics LLC
Published: 2008-07-24
License: https://open.fda.gov/license/

Advanced Bionics LLC / initiated 2008-07-24 / Terminated / root cause: manufacturing process

FDA source

Advanced Bionics LLC began a recall of S-Series Long Range Headpiece Model Number AB-5301-00 (beige) and AB-5301-10 (brown) ADVANCED BIONICS LLC 12740 San Fernando Rd. Sylmar, CA 91342 USA. The... on 2008-07-24. The reason FDA records is "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...". As of 2026-09-10, the recall status on record is Terminated, and MDM tags the root cause as manufacturing process.

Recall record

Recall number: Z-0958-2009
Status: Terminated
Initiated: 2008-07-24
Posted: 2009-02-03
Terminated: 2012-03-23
Recalling firm: Advanced Bionics LLC
Product: S-Series Long Range Headpiece Model Number AB-5301-00 (beige) and AB-5301-10 (brown) ADVANCED BIONICS LLC 12740 San Fernando Rd. Sylmar, CA 91342 USA. The headpiece is used in conjunction with speech processors manufactured by Advanced Bionics.
Product code: MCM Implant, Cochlear
Reason for recall: 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 can
Root cause tag: manufacturing process
FDA root cause: Employee error
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.
Quantity in commerce: Model AB-5301-00: 119 units; Model AB-5301-10: 132 units
Distribution: Nationwide
Product codes and lots: a) Model AB-5301-00 (biege); Serial Numbers: 14532, 14544, 14546, 14590, 14591, 14592, 14593, 14594, 14595, 14596, 14597, 14598, 14599, 14600, 14601, 14602, 14603, 14604, 14605, 14606, 14607, 14608, 14609, 14610, 14611, 14612, 14613, 14614, 14615, 14616, 14617, 14618, 14619, 14650, 14654, 14655, 14657, 14663, 14666, 14669, 14670, 14671, 14678, 14679, 14680, 14681, 14682, 14683, 14684, 14685, 14687, 14688, 14690, 14691, 14694, 14695, 14696, 14697, 14698, 14699, 14700, 14702, 14703, 14704, 14705, 14706, 14707, 14708, 14709, 15269, 15272, 15303, 15304, 15305, 15306, 15307, 15308, 15309, 15310, 15311, 15312, 15313, 15314, 15315, 15316, 15317, 15318, 15319, 15320, 15321, 15322, 15323, 15324, 15325, 15326, 15327, 15328, 15329, 15330, 15331, 15332, 15483, 15484, 15485, 15486, 15487, 15488, 15489, 15490, 15491, 15492, 15493, 15496, 15497, 15499, 15500, 15501, 15502 and 15504. b) Model AB-5301-10 (brown), Serial Numbers: 11112, 11113, 11114, 11115, 11121, 11123, 11124, 11125, 11126, 11129, 11160, 11161, 11163, 11164, 11165, 11166, 11167, 11169, 11170, 11171, 11172, 11173, 11174, 11175, 11176, 11177, 11178, 11179, 11180, 11181, 11182, 11183, 11184, 11185, 11186, 11188, 11189, 11190, 11191, 11196, 11201, 11208, 11215, 11216, 11217, 11218, 11250, 11251, 11254, 11255, 11256, 11257, 11259, 11260, 11261, 11262, 11263, 11265, 11267, 11269, 11270, 11271, 11272, 11273, 11274, 11275, 11277, 11278, 11280, 11281, 11282, 11283, 11284, 11285, 11286, 11287, 11288, 11289, 11290, 11291, 11292, 11293, 11294, 11295, 11296, 11297, 11298, 11299, 11300, 11301, 11302, 11303, 11304, 11305, 11306, 11307, 11308, 11309, 11324, 11325, 11326, 11327, 11328, 11329, 11330, 11331, 11332, 11333, 11334, 11406, 11413, 11414, 11416, 11418, 11430, 11432, 11435, 11437, 11438, 11439, 11443, 11445, 11446, 11449, 11452, 11453, 11454, 11499, 11501, 11508, 11510 and 11517.

Product code MCM

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