AB Recall Information from AB

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Hello Everyone,

Tony Arnold, Vice President Auditory Marketing at Advanced Bionics

has requested that I forward this letter to you. We know the

importance of keeping individuals informed of the recall situation

with Advanced Bionics. Please see the letter below for information

and we encourage anyone with additional questions to contact us

directly at the number provided.

Very Sincerely,

Sandy Mintz

Consumer Services Supervisor

Advanced Bionics

Audiologist and HiRes 90k Cochlear Implant User

March 10, 2006

Dear Advanced Bionics Consumer:

We would like to inform you that Advanced Bionics has voluntarily

recalled certain unimplanted HiRes90K cochlear implants. These

implants may be linked to an elevated risk of moisture-related

device failure. We are removing the affected unimplanted devices

from the hospitals' inventory and replacing them with devices not

affected by the recall. All affected doctors and audiologists have

been informed of the situation and we are working with them to

assure that upcoming surgeries are not affected. No action is

required on your part. Advanced Bionics has proactively chosen to

issue this recall in patients' best interest.

Implants manufactured with a particular component from Supplier A

are highly reliable demonstrated by a one-year Cumulative Survival

Rate (CSR) greater than 99.5%. A 99.5% CSR means that of every 1000

implanted devices, 995 continue to operate properly at the end of

one-year. Devices manufactured with a particular component from

Supplier B have a one-year CSR of 97.5%. Because Advanced Bionics

is focused on delivering products with the highest quality and

reliability, we recalled all implants containing the components from

Supplier B.

FAQ's with more information are found on our website:

www.bionicear.com. If you have any questions, please call Advanced

Bionics at this special toll-free number: (877) 454-5038 between the

hours of 5 AM and 5 PM Pacific Time, Monday through Friday. In

Europe please contact + 33 389 65 98 00.

Advanced Bionics is committed to ongoing product and technology

enhancements to improve the quality of life for individuals with

hearing loss.