Class II U.S. Food and Drug Administration

Advanced Bionics, LLC Brand Name: HiResolution" Bionic Ear System Product Name: HiRes recall: Due to incorrect shelf-life expiration date

Recall published 5 months ago

Due to incorrect shelf-life expiration date.

The hazard: Device safety concern

A device recall was filed for this product. For anything implanted or relied on daily, the clinician comes before the paperwork.

What the notice says: Due to incorrect shelf-life expiration date.

Why it matters: The FDA recorded an enforcement action against this device. Most device recalls are corrections rather than removals, so the device often stays in use while the manufacturer issues a fix.

Recall details

Recall number
Z-2283-2026
Published
June 10, 2026
Risk level
Class II
Status
Ongoing
Issued by
U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Brand
Advanced Bionics, LLC
Product type
Medical devices
Units affected
36
Distribution
Nationwide
Made in
United States
Lot / code info
Model Number: CI-1601-04 UDI codes: (01)00840094455993(11)260220(17)290228(21)2225141 (01)00840094455993(11)260220(17)290228(21)2225150 (01)00840094455993(11)260220(17)290228(21)2225152 (01)00840094455993(11)260220(17)290228(21)2225155 (01)00840094455993(11)260220(17)290228(21)2225160 (01)00840094455993(11)260220(17)290228(21)2225188 (01)00840094455993(11)250929(17)280930(21)2227161 (01)00840094455993(11)260309(17)290331(21)2229827 (01)00840094455993(11)260309(17)290331(21)2229839 (01)00840094455993(11)260309(17)290331(21)2229849 (01)00840094455993(11)250918(17)280930(21)2214172 (01)00840094455993(11)260220(17)290228(21)2225146 (01)00840094455993(11)260220(17)290228(21)2225154 (01)00840094455993(11)260220(17)290228(21)2225168 (01)00840094455993(11)260220(17)290228(21)2225189 (01)00840094455993(11)250929(17)280930(21)2226476 (01)00840094455993(11)250929(17)280930(21)2227006 (01)00840094455993(11)250929(17)280930(21)2227007 (01)00840094455993(11)250929(17)280930(21)2227012 (01)00840094455993(11)250929(17)280930(21)2227038 (01)00840094455993(11)250929(17)280930(21)2227071 (01)00840094455993(11)250929(17)280930(21)2227112 (01)00840094455993(11)250929(17)280930(21)2227122 (01)00840094455993(11)250929(17)280930(21)2227129 (01)00840094455993(11)250929(17)280930(21)2227148 (01)00840094455993(11)250929(17)280930(21)2227151 (01)00840094455993(11)250929(17)280930(21)2227183 (01)00840094455993(11)250929(17)280930(21)2227196 (01)00840094455993(11)250929(17)280930(21)2227202 (01)00840094455993(11)250929(17)280930(21)2227207 (01)00840094455993(11)250929(17)280930(21)2227212 (01)00840094455993(11)250929(17)280930(21)2227215 (01)00840094455993(11)250929(17)280930(21)2227220 (01)00840094455993(11)250929(17)280930(21)2227235 (01)00840094455993(11)260309(17)290331(21)2229803 (01)00840094455993(11)260309(17)290331(21)2229836 Lot Numbers: 2225141 2225150 2225152 2225155 2225160 2225188 2227161 2229827 2229839 2229849 2214172 2225146 2225154 2225168 2225189 2226476 2227006 2227007 2227012 2227038 2227071 2227112 2227122 2227129 2227148 2227151 2227183 2227196 2227202 2227207 2227212 2227215 2227220 2227235 2229803 2229836 Lot Code: Serial Number/UDI Refer to Exhibit_0005
UPC codes
00840094455993

Products covered by this recall

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 HiRes" Ultra 3D receiver and either the HiFocus" SlimJ electrode or the HiFocus" Mid-Scala (MS) electrode array that are implanted surgically under the skin behind the ear. The external components include a sound processor (body-worn or ear-level), a headpiece, and a cable. The system converts sound into electrical energy that activates the auditory nerve. The auditory nerve then sends information to the brain, where it is interpreted as sound. Component: N/A

Check your product

The notice names 4 codes you can read straight off the package. Type the one printed on yours and the list below narrows to it.

UPC / barcode

Read the twelve digits under the barcode on the package.

  • 00840094455993

Lot or batch code

Usually ink-stamped near the seam, the cap or the bottom of the pack.

  • UDI Refer

Model or item number

On the rating label, the box or the instruction sheet.

  • CI-1601-04 Software Version

Serial number

On the rating plate, often next to the date of manufacture.

  • UDI Refer

Codes are lifted verbatim from the FDA — Device enforcement notice. A code that is missing here may still be covered — the official notice is the complete list.

What to do about Device

Advanced Bionics, LLC — A device recall was filed for this product. For anything implanted or relied on daily, the clinician comes before the paperwork.

  1. Match the model, catalogue, lot and serial numbers on your device against the identifiers on this page.
  2. Report device problems to the FDA through MedWatch.
  3. If the device is implanted or you depend on it daily, speak to your clinician before changing how you use it.
  4. Ask the supplier or clinic that provided it what the remedy is in your case.

Claiming on a recalled device

Device recalls are tracked by serial and lot number, so your claim moves faster if you lead with those.

  • Have the model, catalogue, lot and serial numbers ready before you call — they are on the device label or its box.
  • Ask explicitly whether your unit is in the affected range; many recalls cover only part of a model line.
  • If you need the device daily, ask what interim arrangement they offer while the remedy is carried out.
  • Log the date, the name and the reference number of every call. Device recalls can run for months.

Company contact: Advanced Bionics, LLC — 28515 Westinghouse Pl, Valencia, CA, 91355-1398

The official notice

This page summarises a notice published by U.S. Food and Drug Administration. The agency notice is the authoritative version — read it before you act, and treat it as the final word if anything here looks different.

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Questions people ask about this recall

Why was Advanced Bionics, LLC medical devices recalled?

Due to incorrect shelf-life expiration date. Due to incorrect shelf-life expiration date.

How do I know if I have the recalled product?

Match the codes printed on your package against the notice: UPC 00840094455993; lot code UDI Refer; model number CI-1601-04 Software Version. If the code on your package is not on that list, your unit is outside the recall.

What should I do with it right now?

Match the model, catalogue, lot and serial numbers on your device against the identifiers on this page.

Can I get my money back?

Have the model, catalogue, lot and serial numbers ready before you call — they are on the device label or its box.

Where was the recalled product sold?

It was distributed nationwide.

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