Advanced Bionics recalls velvet black AB PowerCel 230 batteries for cochlear implants that may have incorrect battery life labeling. Affected units were sold to users of Na¿da CI Q30, Q70, and Q90 sound processors.
Mislabeling; It has been determined that some batteries were improperly labeled and may contain a different battery life than indicated.
Advanced Bionics is recalling velvet black AB PowerCel 230 batteries that may have incorrect battery life labels. This could lead to users of cochlear implant devices receiving batteries that don't match the advertised lifespan.
The batteries may have been mislabeled, meaning they could have a different battery life than what's advertised. This could result in the batteries not lasting as long as expected for the user's cochlear implant device.
Users of Na¿da CI Q30, Q70, and Q90 cochlear implant sound processors who have the specific velvet black AB PowerCel 230 batteries with the reference number CI-5523-150 are affected. People with cochlear implants are most at risk.
Check for the velvet black color, reference number CI-5523-150, and unique identifier (01) 07630016832956 on the battery. These batteries were sold with Na¿da CI Q30, Q70, and Q90 sound processors for cochlear implants.
Look for the reference number CI-5523-150 and unique identifier (01) 07630016832956 on the battery.
The batteries may have been mislabeled and could contain a different battery life than indicated.
These batteries power Na¿da CI Q30, Q70, and Q90 cochlear implant sound processors.
The recall does not specify a remedy, so no action is required at this time.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Advanced Bionics to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-0486-2021 — Advanced Bionics Advanced Bionics Hello, I own a Advanced Bionics that is covered by recall Z-0486-2021 from Advanced Bionics. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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