Model Number CI-1601-04 |
Device Problems
Mechanical Problem (1384); Therapeutic or Diagnostic Output Failure (3023)
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Patient Problem
Therapeutic Response, Decreased (2271)
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Event Date 06/01/2021 |
Event Type
malfunction
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Event Description
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The recipient is reportedly experiencing decreased performance.Programming adjustments were made, however, the issue did not resolve.Revision surgery is scheduled.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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The recipient's device was explanted.The recipient was reimplanted with another advanced bionics cochlear device.Disclaimer: advanced bionics does not intend that this report be any admission of liability, fault or product defect.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Advanced bionics considers the investigation into this reportable event as closed.The external visual inspection revealed cuts and tool marks to the top of the silastic cover and fantail region.In addition, the electrode was severed prior to receipt.This is believed to have occurred during revision surgery.The device passed the photographic imaging inspection.System lock was verified.The device passed some of the electrical tests performed.The device passed the mechanical test performed.The failure of this device is attributed to an electrode short in the electrode pocket.A corrective action was implemented.This version of the ultra device is no longer distributed.This is the final report.Disclaimer: advanced bionics does not intend that this report be any admission of liability, fault or product defect.
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