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As noted by one European publication: Shares in Swiss hearing aid maker Sonova (SOON.VX) slide 2.9 percent, underperforming a 0.5 weaker European healthcare sector index .SXDP, after a broker downgrade. Cheuvreux cuts its rating for Sonova to “Underperform” from “Outperform” and lowers the price target to 130 Swiss francs from 150 francs. The recall of a cochlear implant by Sonova’s subsidiary Advanced Bionics announced in November could weigh on the group’s profit, Cheuvreux says.

We are cochlear implant attorneys, having helped persons across the globe. Our team of cochlear implant lawyers stand ready to discuss with you the rights you or your loved one have if your cochlear implant device failed. We are specifically looking at claims for Advanced Bionics cochlear implants that were implanted from 2003 to the present and have failed prematurely while in the human body.

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If you would like more information about an Advanced Bionics HiRes90k, Clarion 1.2 or CII lawsuit, please do not hesitate to contact us. Our team of attorneys is representing recipients of the Advanced Bionics HiRes90k across the world, and have active lawsuits in state and federal courts. We are not a referral agency – we will be YOUR lawyers.

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Advanced Bionics / Sonova recalled their cochlear implant the HiRes90k on November 23, 2010, and has now sent a letter to all patients asking they “acknowledge” understanding the recall. This is most likely a litigation tactic as the company likely hopes to prevent lawsuits from the unnecessary pain and suffering caused to patients.

European reporter Allison Connolly in Frankfurt reported on behalf of Bloomberg that “Sonova Holding AG expects the recall of its cochlear hearing implant to cost between 40 million and 45 million Swiss francs ($45.4 million) in profit, Chief Executive Officer Valentin Chapero Rueda said in an interview in today’s Bilanz. The recall will reduce sales by 4 percent, Rueda told Bilanz. He’s uncertain how long it will take before the company can distribute the implants in the U.S. again, according to the magazine. Sonova said last month it would remove the HiRes 90K cochlear implant, made by its Advanced Bionics unit, from the market because of a malfunction that led to “severe pain, overly loud sounds and/or shocking sensations” in two cases. About 28,000 people have received the implant, Rueda told the Swiss publication.”

We are cochlear implant lawyers who have filed lawsuits on behalf or represented persons who have received the Clarion 1.2, CII and HiRes90k cochlear implant. If you have questions about the November 2010 Sonova and Advanced Bionics recall or want to speak with an cochlear implant attorney, please contact us immediately for help.

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The FDA released a public notification about the 2010 Advanced Bionics and Sonova recall of the HiRes90k cochlear implant. That notification can be found by clicking HERE and reads as follows:

HiRes 90K Cochlear Implant Device: Recall – Malfunction

[Posted 11/27/2010]

AUDIENCE: Audiology, Patients

ISSUE: Advanced Bionics (AB) announced that it will voluntarily recall its HiRes 90K cochlear implant device and is retrieving all unimplanted devices in distribution. This action is being taken in response to two confirmed instances where the product experienced a malfunction requiring explantation. These recipients experienced severe pain, overly loud sounds and/or shocking sensations at 8-10 days after initial activation of their device.

BACKGROUND: AB is continuing to evaluate the root cause(s) of the problem and is working closely with the FDA to address their questions and concerns, and institute changes to the product to ensure that the HiRes 90K has the highest quality for patients who use the device. This voluntary action is being taken to ensure continued patient safety and product quality.  The risk of any significant adverse medical events appears to be remote at present.

RECOMMENDATION: Healthcare professionals and patients are encouraged to report adverse events or side effects related to the use of these products to the FDA’s MedWatch Safety Information and Adverse Event Reporting Program:

• Complete and submit the report Online: www.fda.gov/MedWatch/report.htm
• Download form or call 1-800-332-1088 to request a reporting form, then complete and return to the address on the pre-addressed form, or submit by fax to 1-800-FDA-0178 

[11/24/2010- Press Release - Advanced Bionics (AB)]

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Up to 1,000 persons could experience device failures based on the latest Advanced Bionics recall. This recall is now the third recall of the cochlear implant manufacturer since 2004. The first was in 2004, the second 2006. Now, in 2010, Advanced Bionics (and parent Sonova) have recalled again.

Advanced Bionics continues to have problems with the manufacturer of its devices. As attorneys who have been fighting for the rights of patients since 2007, our firm stands ready to seek justice for you. Please call us today at 1-800-632-1404 for help.

Here is the text of a letter sent to patients:

Dear Cochlear Implant Recipient or Parent,

Our mission at Advanced Bionics is to improve the lives of the hearing
impaired, and the safety and well-being of our recipients is our first priority. Because we
are committed to ensuring that our products are as safe as possible, we are voluntarily
informing you that we have become aware of an issue with the HiRes 90K cochlear implant. The issue can result in pain, overly loud sounds, and/or sudden shock sensation in the implanted ear while the implant is receiving power. Thus far, our investigation shows that of the more than 28,000 implanted HiRes 90K devices, only two explanted devices have been confirmed to have this issue. There are 9 other patients with similar
symptoms which our investigations have not yet ruled out as related to this issue. For the
two confirmed cases, there were no symptoms upon initial activation of device. However,
the patients experienced symptoms after 8-10 days of use. Both recipients were
re-implanted with HiRes 90K devices and their clinicians report that they are progressing
well. We are conducting an extensive investigation of this issue using an
independent scientific research organization. Their current analysis suggests that, if
present, the issue will first occur within 90 days of device use. However, the onset of
symptoms may be delayed after initial activation, and they may continue to occur
intermittently. In the unlikely event that this symptom occurs, continued device use may lead to damage to the inner ear and/or the auditory nerve. If you or your child experience
pain related to implant use, remove the external equipment immediately and contact your
cochlear implant clinician to schedule an appointment. If the evaluation of your
device identifies this problem, device replacement is advised. It is important to note that it is not unusual for cochlear implant recipients to experience overly loud sounds. Most of these cases can be resolved with standard troubleshooting, such as the replacement of external equipment. The vast majority of these cases are not signs of the issue described above and do not require explant of the device. We will notify you again as more information from our investigation becomes available. We sincerely regret any concern this notification may cause. Advanced Bionics assures you that we will correct this issue and continue to improve our product reliability.

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On November 23, 2010, Sonova AG, the parent company of Advanced Bionics, issued a voluntary, worldwide recall of all Advanced Bionics HiRes90k cochlear implant devices. The press release was issued in Stafa Switzerland on November 23, 2010 by Sonova AG CEO Dr. Valentin Chapero and CFO Oliver Walker. For a copy of the press release or to learn more information about this recall, please contact attorney Ed Wallis at +1 901-527-2125 or +1 800-632-1404. You can also send Mr. Wallis an EMAIL BY CLICKING HERE.

News of this 2010 cochlear implant recall spread on November 23, 2010 when the Wall Street Journal (11/23, Mijuk) reported that Sonova Holding AG will recall its HiRes 90K cochlear implants after reports that two patients experienced severe pain and excessively loud noises. A spokesman for the company estimated that “about 1,000 patients” have received the implant over the past two weeks and could be at risk. The spokesman added, “Should another patient or patients suffer from side effects, Sonova will sponsor the removal of the implant.”

Do not let Advanced Bionics pressure you into thinking you should not contact an attorney. With three recalls of this medical device in a 6 year period, you or your loved one have the right to choose whether to seek legal counsel to protect your rights and to seek justice on your behalf.

Our team of attorneys is representing recipients of the Advanced Bionics HiRes90k across the world, and have active lawsuits in state and federal courts. We are not a referral agency – we will be YOUR lawyers.

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On November 23, 2010, Sonova AG, the parent company of Advanced Bionics, issued a voluntary, worldwide recall of all Advanced Bionics HiRes90k cochlear implant devices. The press release was issued in Stafa Switzerland on November 23, 2010 by Sonova AG CEO Dr. Valentin Chapero and CFO Oliver Walker. For a copy of the press release or to learn more information about this recall, please contact attorney Ed Wallis at +1 901-527-2125 or +1 800-632-1404. You can also send Mr. Wallis an EMAIL BY CLICKING HERE.

As reported by the recall press release, there have been at least two instances thus far where a HiRes90k cochlear implant experienced a malfunction requiring explantation. The recipients of these devices experiences, per the company, “severe pain, overly loud sounds and/or shocking sensations, at 8-10 days after initial activation of their device.” The failures required an unnecessary surgery of the cochlear implant recipient.

Advanced Bionics is no stranger to recalls of the HiRes90k. The company recalled all HiRes90k devices in September 2004 after users experienced device failures attributable to high moisture inside the devices. Then, in March 2006, Advanced Bionics issued another recall of their HiRes90k devices, this time recalling all devices with the vendor B / AstroSeal feedthrough. A feedthrough is a critical component in the HiRes90k device, and the FDA sued Advanced Bionics in 2007 for selling adulerated medical devices across the world, which contained AstroSeal feedthroughs. Advanced Bionics settled the lawsuit with the FDA by paying a $1.1 Million dollar fine. Then CEO Jeff Greiner personally paid $75,000 to the FDA.

Attorneys Tim Edwards and Ed Wallis are representing persons across the globe who have received Advanced Bionics cochlear implants that have failed. Mr. Edwards and Mr. Wallis continue to offer their services to clients and will provide a free case evaluation and consultation.

BREAKING NEWS: Based on the November 23, 2010 recall of the HiRes90k, our firm is now accepting free case evaluations and consultations for devices that have failed that are the subject of this recall. If you or a loved one experienced a failure 8-10 days after activation of an Advanced Bionics HiRes90k cochlear implant device, contact us immediately and we will fly to you to meet and discuss your rights. We continue to offer free case evaluations for other failed Advanced Bionics cochlear implants.

Do not let Advanced Bionics pressure you into thinking you should not contact an attorney. With three recalls of this medical device in a 6 year period, you or your loved one have the right to choose whether to seek legal counsel to protect your rights and to seek justice on your behalf.

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In 2003, Advanced Bionics Corporation released for sale the HiRes90k, also known as the HiResolution cochlear implant system, to help deaf persons learn to hear. The device is tabbed by some as a “miracle,” but lawsuits filed have alleged that Advanced Bionics failed to place patient safety at the highest level of priority. In fact, lawsuits have been filed on behalf of injured persons across the country alleging wrongdoing by Advanced Bionics.

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Possible signs of failure of the HiRes90k include:

• Discomfort
• Ear pain
• Loss of sound
• Cracking, hissing and popping noises
• Humming
• Sudden loud noises
• The device stops working

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.

After seeking medical help, call us or email us for help. You are not alone in your situation, there are others just like you who have gone through device failure and replacement surgery. We can walk you through the troubling times ahead and help try and make something good out of a bad.

Some prior entries we have written about this defective medical device include:

• Ten Things Every Person Experiencing an Advanced Bionics Cochlear Implant Failure Should Know
• Cochlear Implant Injury Recall Attorneys Offering Help to the Injured
• Memphis attorneys accepting cases for defective Advanced Bionics cochlear implants
• Anniversary of FDA Settlement
• Cochlear Implant Lawsuits

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Our cochlear implant attorneys have filed lawsuits across the United States and represent clients around the world. They have spent thousands of hours working to achieve justice on behalf of cochlear implant users.

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You or a loved one may or may not have received a recall letter from Advanced Bionics in 2004 and 2006. You or a loved one may have experienced popping, crackling, static, humming or buzzing before the device stopped working. You or a loved one may have also experienced the unthinkable – shocking or facial paralysis because of your Advanced Bionics HiRes90k cochlear implant device.

We are attorneys with the experience in cochlear implant litigation. We are cochlear implant lawyers and will use our experience as a cochlear implant attorney to help you.

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