Cochlear Implant Recall

If you have received or know someone who has received an Advanced Bionics Model HiRes90k cochlear implant and have experienced side effects, please fill out a form.

Quick Facts

Date Approved
Mid 1980s
Manufacturer
Advanced Bionics Corp.
Status
On the market
Approved Uses
Deafness
Complications
Bacterial meningitis

Resource List

Documents
FDA press release 03/08 (PDF)

FDA's warning letter to AB (PDF)
FDA's complaint against AB (PDF)
Risk of Meningitis (PDF)

More Info
FDA Fact Sheet
CDC Resource List (PDF)
National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders
The American Academy of Otolaryngology
U.S. Food ad Drug Administration

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Cochlear Implant Recall

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