MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ADVANCED BIONICS, LLC HIRES ULTRA IMPLANT; COCHLEAR IMPLANT

Model Number CI-1600-05

Device Problems Mechanical Problem (1384); Migration or Expulsion of Device (1395); Therapeutic or Diagnostic Output Failure (3023); Migration (4003)

Patient Problem Ossification (1428)

Event Date 04/24/2021

Event Type  Injury  

Event Description

The recipient is reportedly experiencing electrode migration.During initial implant surgery, the electrode was partially inserted due to ossification.The recipient is presenting with sound issues.Programming adjustments were made, however, the issue did not resolve.A ct scan confirmed electrode migration.Explant surgery is scheduled.

Manufacturer Narrative

The recipient's device was reportedly explanted.The recipient will not be re-implanted due to ossification.The recipient has recovered well from surgery.Disclaimer: advanced bionics does not intend that this report be any admission of liability, fault or product defect.

Manufacturer Narrative

Disclaimer: advanced bionics does not intend that this report be any admission of liability, fault or product defect.

Manufacturer Narrative

Advanced bionics considers the investigation into this reportable event as closed.The external visual inspection revealed the array 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.This device was explanted for medical reasons.However, this device had 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.

• Brand Name: HIRES ULTRA IMPLANT
• Type of Device: COCHLEAR IMPLANT
• Manufacturer (Section D): ADVANCED BIONICS, LLC; 28515 westinghouse place; valencia CA 91355
• MDR Report Key: 11393337
• MDR Text Key: 234040067
• Report Number: 3006556115-2021-00179
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: MCM
• UDI-Device Identifier: 07630016855696
• UDI-Public: (01)07630016855696(11)190823(17)220731
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• PMA/PMN Number: P960058
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: foreign,health professional
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup,Followup,Followup
• Report Date: 02/08/2021

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 03/01/2021
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: No
• Device Operator: Lay User/Patient
• Device Expiration Date: 07/31/2022
• Device Model Number: CI-1600-05
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 07/08/2021
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Outcome(s): Required Intervention
• Patient Age: 51 YR