MED EL Cochlear Implant System, SONATATIi100, sold under the following implant types: a. SONATAti100 FLEXsoft; b. SONATAti100 H Standard; c. SONATAti100 Standard Product Usage: The SONATATIi100 Implant is an implantable part of the MED EL Cochlear Implant System and can only be used together with compatible MED EL external components. The MED EL Cochlear Implant System is intended to evoke auditory sensations via electrical stimulation of the auditory pathways for severely to profoundly hearing impaired individuals who obtain little or no benefit from acoustic amplification in the best aided condition.

Class I - Dangerous

What Should You Do?

  1. Check if you have this product:
    a. SONATAti100 FLEXsoft, Serial Number 150489; b. SONATAti100 H Standard, Serial Numbers 146714, 164324; c. SONATAti100 Standard, Serial Numbers 145179, 217623, 144443, 145228, 158919, 147748, 223013.
  2. Do not eat it: Even if it looks and smells fine, do not consume this product.
  3. Throw it away or return it: You can return the product to the store for a full refund.
  4. Seek medical attention if needed: If you've consumed this product and feel unwell, contact your doctor immediately.
  5. Report problems: Report any issues to the FDA's Safety Reporting Portal.

⚠️ Emergency: If you experience severe symptoms after consuming this product, call 911 or Poison Control at 1-800-222-1222.

Recall Details

Company:
MED-EL Elektromedizinische Gereate, Gmbh
Reason for Recall:
Devices were distributed despite the Helium-fine leak test results not being within the cochlear implant standards specification.
Classification:
Class I - Dangerous

Dangerous or defective products that predictably could cause serious health problems or death.

Status:
terminated

Product Information

Full Description:

MED EL Cochlear Implant System, SONATATIi100, sold under the following implant types: a. SONATAti100 FLEXsoft; b. SONATAti100 H Standard; c. SONATAti100 Standard Product Usage: The SONATATIi100 Implant is an implantable part of the MED EL Cochlear Implant System and can only be used together with compatible MED EL external components. The MED EL Cochlear Implant System is intended to evoke auditory sensations via electrical stimulation of the auditory pathways for severely to profoundly hearing impaired individuals who obtain little or no benefit from acoustic amplification in the best aided condition.

Product Codes/Lot Numbers:

a. SONATAti100 FLEXsoft, Serial Number 150489; b. SONATAti100 H Standard, Serial Numbers 146714, 164324; c. SONATAti100 Standard, Serial Numbers 145179, 217623, 144443, 145228, 158919, 147748, 223013.

Official Source

Always verify recall information with the official FDA source:

View on FDA.gov

FDA Recall Number: Z-2137-2019

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