Brand Name: HiResolution" Bionic Ear System Product Name: M Zn-Air Battery Pak Model/Catalog Number: CI-5501-110; CI-5501-120; CI-5501-130; CI-5501-140; CI-5501-150; CI-5501-190; CI-5501-240; CI-5501-250; CI-5501-260; CI-5501-270; CI-5501-280 Software Version: Not Applicable Product Description: The M Zn-Air Battery Pak is a disposable power source for the Naida" CI M and Sky CI" M Sound Processors. The type of disposable battery to be used with the M Zn-Air Battery Pak is a 675 power implant battery (P675). Regular 675 hearing instrument batteries will not be powerful enough for a cochlear implant. The suggested manufacturer and battery is PowerOne P675 Implant Plus battery. The M Zn-Air Battery Pak is available with non-tamperproof and tamperproof cartridges. Component: Not Applicable
USBrand Name: HiResolution" Bionic Ear System Product Name: M Zn-Air Battery Pak Model/Catalog Number: CI-5501-110; CI-5501-120; CI-5501-130; CI-5501-140; CI-5501-150; CI-5501-190; CI-5501-240; CI-5501-250; CI-5501-260; CI-5501-270; CI-5501-280 Software Version: Not Applicable Product Description: The M Zn-Air Battery Pak is a disposable power source for the Naida" CI M and Sky CI" M Sound Processors. The type of disposable battery to be used with the M Zn-Air Battery Pak is a 675 power implant battery (P675). Regular 675 hearing instrument batteries will not be powerful enough for a cochlear implant. The suggested manufacturer and battery is PowerOne P675 Implant Plus battery. The M Zn-Air Battery Pak is available with non-tamperproof and tamperproof cartridges. Component: Not Applicable
Recalling Firm: Advanced Bionics, LLC
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The non-tamperproof battery door supplied with the sound processor fails to conform to IEC 60601-1-11:2015 by not requiring the use of a tool to replace the button/coin cell battery.
Product Description & Identification
Brand Name: HiResolution" Bionic Ear System Product Name: M Zn-Air Battery Pak Model/Catalog Number: CI-5501-110; CI-5501-120; CI-5501-130; CI-5501-140; CI-5501-150; CI-5501-190; CI-5501-240; CI-5501-250; CI-5501-260; CI-5501-270; CI-5501-280 Software Version: Not Applicable Product Description: The M Zn-Air Battery Pak is a disposable power source for the Naida" CI M and Sky CI" M Sound Processors. The type of disposable battery to be used with the M Zn-Air Battery Pak is a 675 power implant battery (P675). Regular 675 hearing instrument batteries will not be powerful enough for a cochlear implant. The suggested manufacturer and battery is PowerOne P675 Implant Plus battery. The M Zn-Air Battery Pak is available with non-tamperproof and tamperproof cartridges. Component: Not Applicable
Affected Products
Brand Name: HiResolution" Bionic Ear System Product Name: M Zn-Air Battery Pak Model/Catalog Number: CI-5501-110; CI-5501-120; CI-5501-130; CI-5501-140; CI-5501-150; CI-5501-190; CI-5501-240; CI-5501-250; CI-5501-260; CI-5501-270; CI-5501-280 Software Version: Not Applicable Product Description: The M Zn-Air Battery Pak is a disposable power source for the Naida" CI M and Sky CI" M Sound Processors. The type of disposable battery to be used with the M Zn-Air Battery Pak is a 675 power implant battery (P675). Regular 675 hearing instrument batteries will not be powerful enough for a cochlear implant. The suggested manufacturer and battery is PowerOne P675 Implant Plus battery. The M Zn-Air Battery Pak is available with non-tamperproof and tamperproof cartridges. Component: Not Applicable
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| City | Valencia |
| State | CA |
| Event id | 98678 |
| Address 1 | 28515 Westinghouse Pl |
| Code info | Lot Code: All lots manufactured up to February 3, 2026. Refer to Exhibit_0006 |
| Postal code | 91355-1398 |
| Report date | 20260506 |
| Product type | Devices |
| Product quantity | 45173 |
| Reason for recall | The non-tamperproof battery door supplied with the sound processor fails to conform to IEC 60601-1-11:2015 by not requiring the use of a tool to replace the button/coin cell battery. |
| Voluntary mandated | Voluntary: Firm initiated |
| Recall initiation date | 20260323 |
| Center classification date | 20260427 |
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Overview
- Recalling FirmAdvanced Bionics, LLC
- StatusOngoing
- Risk LevelClass II
- DistributionWorldwide - U.S Nationwide distribution including in the state of AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, CD, DE, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, PR, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WA, WI, WV, and WY. The countries of Canada, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Bulgaria, China, Chile, Croatia, Cuba, Czech Republic, Denmark, Egypt, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Guam, Guatemala, Hong Kong, Hungary, India, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Kazakhstan, Luxembourg, Malaysia, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Slovenia, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, Trinidad and Tobago, United Arab Emirates, and United Kingdom.
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🚨 SAFETY ALERT: Advanced Bionics, LLC - Brand Name: HiResolution" Bionic Ear System Product Name: M Zn-Air Battery Pak Model/Catalog Number: CI-5501-110; CI-5501-120; CI-5501-130; CI-5501-140; CI-5501-150; CI-5501-190; CI-5501-240; CI-5501-250; CI-5501-260; CI-5501-270; CI-5501-280 Software Version: Not Applicable Product Description: The M Zn-Air Battery Pak is a disposable power source for the Naida" CI M and Sky CI" M Sound Processors. The type of disposable battery to be used with the M Zn-Air Battery Pak is a 675 power implant battery (P675). Regular 675 hearing instrument batteries will not be powerful enough for a cochlear implant. The suggested manufacturer and battery is PowerOne P675 Implant Plus battery. The M Zn-Air Battery Pak is available with non-tamperproof and tamperproof cartridges. Component: Not Applicable Check if your household is affected: https://therecallfile.com/recalls/brand-name-hiresolution-bionic-ear-system-product-name-m-zn-air-batter/FDA-Z-1950-2026
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