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

Model Number CI-1601-04

Device Problems Expulsion (2933); Material Protrusion/Extrusion (2979)

Patient Problems Failure of Implant (1924); Appropriate Clinical Signs, Symptoms, Conditions Term / Code Not Available (4581)

Event Date 09/21/2021

Event Type  Injury  

Event Description

The recipient is reportedly experiencing device extrusion.Revision surgery is scheduled.

Manufacturer Narrative

The recipient's device was reportedly explanted.The recipient was re-implanted with another advanced bionics cochlear device.Disclaimer: advanced bionics does not intend that this report be any admission of liability, fault or product defect.

Manufacturer Narrative

The recipient will reportedly be reimplanted at a later date.Disclaimer: advanced bionics does not intend that this report be any admission of liability, fault or product defect.

Manufacturer Narrative

On (b)(6) 2022, 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.

Manufacturer Narrative

Advanced bionics considers the investigation into this reportable event as closed.The external visual inspection revealed cuts in the silicone overmold on the top and bottom covers, as well as a severed electrode.These are believed to have occurred during revision surgery.The device passed the photographic imaging inspection.System lock was verified.The electrode condition prevented an electrical test from being performed.The device passed the electrical and mechanical tests performed.This device was explanted for medical reasons.The device passed the tests performed.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: alexandra gonzalez ; 28515 westinghouse place; valencia, CA 91355
• MDR Report Key: 12516804
• MDR Text Key: 272850055
• Report Number: 3006556115-2021-01346
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: MCM
• UDI-Device Identifier: 07630016877995
• UDI-Public: (01)07630016877995(11)210112(17)240131
• 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,Followup,Followup
• Report Date: 08/23/2021

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 09/22/2021
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: No
• Device Operator: Lay User/Patient
• Device Expiration Date: 01/31/2024
• Device Model Number: CI-1601-04
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 09/27/2021
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 01/12/2021
• 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: 81 YR
• Patient Sex: Male