FDA recall record

Advanced Bionics AB PowerCel 170 (velvet black), REF: CI-5517-150, UDI: (01) 07630016833113 recall — FDA Z-0487-2021

Mislabeling; It has been determined that some batteries were improperly labeled and may contain a different battery life than indicated.

Class IIIclassification
Z-0487-2021official record ID
Dec 2, 2020report date

Recall record at a glance

Official recordZ-0487-2021
CategoryMedical Device Recalls
ClassificationClass III
FDA record statusTerminated
Recalling firmAdvanced Bionics, LLC
Report dateDec 2, 2020
Recall initiation dateSep 26, 2020
Quantity28 units
LocationValencia, CA, United States

Official product description

AB PowerCel 170 (velvet black), REF: CI-5517-150, UDI: (01) 07630016833113 used to power the following devices: Na¿da CI Q90 Sound Processor (CI-5280), Na¿da CI Q70 Sound Processor (CI-5245) and Na¿da CI Q30 Sound Processor (CI-5260). For cochlear implant.

Why the product was recalled

Mislabeling; It has been determined that some batteries were improperly labeled and may contain a different battery life than indicated.

Distribution information

Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide distribution including in the states of NY, IL, MA, NE, CA, HI, LA, MS, AL, FL, SC, OH and the countries of Belgium, Germany, Italy Netherlands, Spain, Colombia, Czech Republic, Iran, Kuwait, Panama, Peru, Taiwan, Italy.

How to read the classification

FDA Class III generally covers situations in which use of or exposure to the product is not likely to cause adverse health consequences. The classification displayed here is taken from the FDA enforcement record.

Additional record details

Recall type: Voluntary: Firm initiated. Initial notification: Letter.

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