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In 2004, Advanced Bionics issued a recall for all unimplanted Clarion and HiRes90k bionic ear system cochlear implants. The company stopped shipping all cochlear implants for several weeks, and in November 2004, began to ship the devices again. If you were implanted after September 2004, it is possible you were never told about the September 2004 recall.

In February 2005, Advanced Bionics management stated that device failures were continuing at an alarming rate. The same month, the FDA issued a Warning Letter to the company. You can obtain a copy of the Warning Letter by CLICKING HERE.

In March 2006, the company issued a second worldwide recall of the HiRes90k cochlear implant device, but this recall included only unimplanted devices that contained a feedthrough component manufactured by AstroSeal, Inc. AstroSeal has been referred to frequently as “vendor B.”  Advanced Bionics no longer uses vendor B feedthroughs in its cochlear implant devices.

It is believed more than 30% of HiRes90k vendor B units have or will fail.

In 2007, the FDA filed a civil complaint against Advanced Bionics seeking $2.2 Million dollars in fines against Advanced Bionics and then co-CEO/President Jeffrey Greiner. The HiRes90k cochlear implant was alleged by the FDA to “pose a public health risk due to excessive moisture, exposing patients to the risk of device failure, possible surgery, and the potential for additional hearing loss.” Click here for copies of the FDA Amended Complaint.

Advanced Bionics settled the Complaint with the FDA, agreeing to pay $1.1 Million Dollars in fines for alleged wrongdoing. The company’s CEO also agreed to pay a $75,000.00 fine. Advanced Bionics denied wrongdoing. A copy of the Settlement Agreement is HERE. Advanced Bionics also gave two WEBINARS to patients after the settlement became public knowledge. You can obtain copies of the two webinars by clicking below:

  • MORE WEBINAR WITH JEFF GREINER
  • AFTERNOON WEBINAR WITH JEFF GREINER

What Your Rights Are.

You have the right to seek damages from Advanced Bionics for pain and suffering, medical expenses, travel expenses, time off of work, educational delays, emotional distress and more. Even if you have accepted funds from Advanced Bionics, you may still be entitled to relief. You should contact us to explore this situation.

Pursuant to state law, you must pursue your rights within a time period known as the statute of limitations. Therefore, you should not delay and should contact an attorney as soon as possible if you believe you have sustained physical or emotional injuries as a result of the recalled Clarion or HiRes90k.

Why file a lawsuit?

It can be argued that Advanced Bionic’s failure to follow FDA regulations and guidelines shows a disregard for the safety of patients. Causes of action may exist for design defects, breach of warranty, consumer protection, negligence, intentional wrongful and more. You should contact us today for a free consultation on your case. For more information on how we can help, PLEASE VISIT THE HOW WE CAN HELP page.

Symptoms

Please note that the first step if you believe you have suffered a cochlear implant failure is to immediately call your audiologist and/or surgeon. While the possible symptoms of device failure include the following, there are many other symptoms that could be applicable to your situation:

  • Discomfort
  • Ear pain
  • Loss of sound
  • Cracking, hissing and popping noises
  • Sudden loud noises

If you believe you have sustained any injuries, please seek medical help IMMEDIATELY. If your child is not showing proper development advances, and you suspect his or her cochlear implant is malfunctioning, please seek medical help IMMEDIATELY.

Our Team’s Connection

Tim Edwards, lead counsel of our team of cochlear implant lawyers, has a personal connection to cochlear implants and this specific allegation of wrongdoing by Advanced Bionics. Tim’s grandson was born completely deaf, and at twelve months of age, he was implanted with an Advanced Bionics HiRes90k cochlear implant. While Tim’s grandson today has experienced no symptoms of a failing device, he received a recall letter in September 2004 and lived for years in fear that his grandson’s device would fail.

Tim has a strong, personal connection to these cases, and is passionate about seeing that justice prevails for his clients. He is currently serving as a Board of Director to the Memphis Oral School for the Deaf in Memphis, Tennessee, and his grandson attends an oral school in Texas.

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Attorneys Tim Edwards and Ed Wallis are currently representing injured persons who received the HiRes90k cochlear implant and stand ready to discuss your potential cochlear implant lawsuit. If you were a recipient of an Advanced Bionics HiRes90k Cochlear Implant or an earlier Clarion II / CII implant, and the device has failed or you suspect failure, please contact us:

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ADVANCED BIONICS COCHLEAR IMPLANT RECALL

If you were the recipient of an Advanced Bionics Model HiRes90k cochlear implant and have sustained physical or emotional injuries as a result of the recall of this medical device, please call our team of lawyers today at 1-800-632-1404 or send us an E-MAIL today. You can also visit the COCHLEAR IMPLANT LITIGATION PAGE for more information on the HiRes90k recall.


WELLBUTRIN HEART DEFECTS AND BIRTH DEFECTS

A recent study published in the American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology suggests that women who take Wellbutrin during early pregnancy may run a greater risk for having a child born with a heart birth defect, including left outflow heart defects. If you took Bupropion hydrochloride, Wellbutrin®, Wellbutrin XL®, and Wellbutrin XR® and your child was born with a birth defect, please call Tim Edwards or Ed Wallis at 1-800-632-1404 or send us an E-MAIL today. You can also visit the WELLBUTRIN HEART DEFECT INFORMATION PAGE for more information.


QUI TAM AND WHISTLEBLOWER LITIGATION

American workers view improper and illegal acts at their jobs daily. The federal government has enacted laws to encourage workers to come forward and help disclose improper actions via qui tam and whistleblower claims, including via the False Claims Act and the Medicare False Claims Act. If you have knowledge of improper business practices and are willing to serve as a representative for the government, you are entitled to a share of any proceeds that are received by the government. We are willing to be your voice in helping you. Please call our team of False Claims Act attorneys at 1-800-632-1404 or send us an E-MAIL today. You can also visit the Qui Tam and Whistleblower Litigation Page for more information.

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