MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ADVANCED BIONICS, LLC HIRES¿ ULTRA 3D IMPLANT; COCHLEAR IMPLANT

Model Number CI-1601-04

Device Problem Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993)

Patient Problems Abscess (1690); Appropriate Clinical Signs, Symptoms, Conditions Term / Code Not Available (4581)

Event Date 08/06/2021

Event Type  Injury  

Event Description

The recipient reportedly experienced retention issues.The recipient underwent a skin slap thinning procedure on (b)(6) 2021.Following surgery, the recipient presented with an abscess at the implant site.The abscess was drained and the recipient is in the process of healing.

Manufacturer Narrative

The recipient continues to experience retention issues.The recipient is reportedly receiving injections at the site to help thin skin.

Manufacturer Narrative

Advanced bionics considers the investigation into this reportable event as closed.The injection of kenalog reportedly resolved the recipient's issues.The recipient is doing well and resumed device use.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 3D IMPLANT
• Type of Device: COCHLEAR IMPLANT
• Manufacturer (Section D): ADVANCED BIONICS, LLC; 28515 westinghouse place; valencia CA 91355
• Manufacturer Contact: lacey mcdonald ; 28515 westinghouse place; valencia, CA 91355
• MDR Report Key: 12365693
• MDR Text Key: 268078260
• Report Number: 3006556115-2021-01204
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: MCM
• UDI-Device Identifier: 07630016877995
• UDI-Public: (01)07630016877995(11)200716(17)230731
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: P960058
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Health Professional
• Reporter Occupation: Other Health Care Professional
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup,Followup
• Report Date: 07/29/2021

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 08/25/2021
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: No
• Device Operator: Lay User/Patient
• Device Expiration Date: 07/31/2023
• Device Model Number: CI-1601-04
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 07/16/2020
• Is the Device Single Use?: Yes
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Outcome(s): Required Intervention
• Patient Age: 54 YR
• Patient Sex: Male