MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ADVANCED BIONICS, LLC HIRES 90K¿ ADVANTAGE IMPLANT; COCHLEAR IMPLANT

Model Number CI-1500-04

Device Problems Loose or Intermittent Connection (1371); Therapeutic or Diagnostic Output Failure (3023)

Patient Problems Fall (1848); Appropriate Clinical Signs, Symptoms, Conditions Term / Code Not Available (4581)

Event Date 11/17/2021

Event Type  Injury  

Event Description

The recipient reportedly experienced loss of lock.External equipment was exchanged, however, the issue was not resolved.The recipient reportedly falls on the implant side frequently due to vestibular areflexia.Revision surgery is scheduled.

Manufacturer Narrative

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

Manufacturer Narrative

The recipient's device was 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

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 tool damage to the top cover.This is believed to have occurred during revision surgery.Photographic imaging inspection revealed broken antenna wires.System lock was lost while manipulating the antenna.The device passed the electrical tests performed.The device passed the mechanical test performed.This device had an open antenna.Advance bionics will continue to monitor failure modes of this type.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 90K¿ ADVANTAGE IMPLANT
• Type of Device: COCHLEAR IMPLANT
• Manufacturer (Section D): ADVANCED BIONICS, LLC; 28515 westinghouse place; valencia CA 91355
• Manufacturer Contact: heidi white ; 28515 westinghouse place; valencia, CA 91355
• MDR Report Key: 12540781
• MDR Text Key: 273640499
• Report Number: 3006556115-2021-01420
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: MCM
• UDI-Device Identifier: 07630016832185
• UDI-Public: (01)07630016832185(11)160720(17)190531
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: FR
• PMA/PMN Number: P960058
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Foreign
• Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup,Followup,Followup,Followup
• Report Date: 09/07/2021

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 09/28/2021
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: No
• Device Operator: Lay User/Patient
• Device Expiration Date: 05/31/2019
• Device Model Number: CI-1500-04
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 01/31/2022
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 07/21/2016
• 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: 5 YR
• Patient Sex: Male