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High RiskFDAfda-Z-2136-2019ELECTRICAL SHOCK

MED EL Cochlear Implant System, Mi1000 MED EL CONCERTO, sold under the following implant types: a. Mil000 CONCERTO PIN +FLEX28; ...

Units Affected
7
Recall Date
October 16, 2018
Issuing Agency
Hazard
Electrical Shock

FDA Recall Notice

Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) — official FDA notice for recall FDA-Z-2136-2019.

Devices were distributed despite the Helium-fine leak test results not being within the cochlear implant standards specification.

Corrective Action (per FDA)

Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) — official FDA notice for recall FDA-Z-2136-2019.

Recall terminated by FDA.

✅ What you should do

  1. Stop using the product if you own it.
  2. Check the model number, lot code, or sell-by date against the recall notice above.
  3. Contact Med-el Elektromedizinische Gereate, Gmbh or the retailer where you bought it for a refund, replacement, or repair.
  4. For the most current official instructions, visit the FDA recall page.
  5. If you've been hurt by this product, report the incident to FDA.

Consumer Contact (per FDA)

Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) — official FDA notice for recall FDA-Z-2136-2019.

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Med-el Elektromedizinische Gereate, Gmbh Recall FAQ

Med-el Elektromedizinische Gereate, Gmbh is the subject of a medical implants safety report: MED EL Cochlear Implant System, Mi1000 MED EL CONCERTO, sold under the following implant types: a. Mil000 CONCERTO PIN +FLEX28; .... The notice was published on October 16, 2018 by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Approximately 7 units are potentially affected.