Sonova controversies
Controversies tied to this brand in public sources. A listing is not a finding of fault.
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2020
Ultra 3D implant quality issue
Advanced Bionics recalled a batch of Ultra 3D cochlear implants because of poor performance. The issue was associated with later competitive and market consequences for the implant business.
2010
HiRes 90K cochlear-implant recall and litigation
Advanced Bionics recalled more than one batch of HiRes 90K implants after reports of malfunctions associated with overstimulation. In litigation described in relation to the recall, a court found the company negligent in a patient case and awarded damages; the company challenged the punitive-damages aspect of the judgment.