Reported Jun 11, 2014 · Terminated

Cochlear Baha Soft tissue gauge 6mm. Reusable instrument used to ensure the soft tissue thickness is equal to or less…

Cochlear Americas Inc.

Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.

What you should do

Stop using the affected lot and contact the recalling firm for the return or refund process. Check the FDA enforcement report for lot-level detail.

Firm contact: Cochlear Americas Inc. · 13059 E Peakview Ave · Centennial, CO · 80111-6511

Is this the product you have?

  • Cochlear Baha Soft tissue gauge 6mm. Reusable instrument used to ensure the soft tissue thickness is equal to or less than 6 mm. For use with Baha Attract hearing system.
Lot codes and dates
    • Outer Package Lot COH523440
    • COH485876
    • and COH484221 with/Device Lot No. 131008
Amount recalled
288

Where it was sold

  • Nationwide

Why it was recalled

Cochlear America is recalling Cochlear Baha Soft Tissue Gauge due to possible manufacturing imperfection in the smooth surface of the metal that could potentially leave residual metal on the patient's skin.

This product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.

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Where this came from

Source: U.S. Food & Drug Administration (openFDA)

Read the FDA (openFDA device enforcement) notice

Notice updated Oct 6, 2014 · Data as of Sep 19, 6:07 PM UTC

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