MAUDE Adverse Event Report: COCHLEAR LTD NUCLEUS CI622 COCHLEAR IMPLANT WITH SLIM STRAIGHT ELECTRODE; NUCLEUS 24 COCHLEAR IMPLANT SYSTEM

Model Number CI622

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

Patient Problems Tinnitus (2103); Dizziness (2194)

Event Type  Injury  

Event Description

Per the clinic, the patient experiencing tinnitus, then dizziness that resulted in a fall while bending over in the shower.The patient was prescribed steroids and reportedly was noticing less tinnitus and dizziness since starting the steroids.

Manufacturer Narrative

This report is submitted on march 25, 2022.

• Brand Name: NUCLEUS CI622 COCHLEAR IMPLANT WITH SLIM STRAIGHT ELECTRODE
• Type of Device: NUCLEUS 24 COCHLEAR IMPLANT SYSTEM
• Manufacturer (Section D): COCHLEAR LTD; 1 university avenue; macquarie university, nsw 2109 ; AS 2109
• MDR Report Key: 13895594
• MDR Text Key: 287903128
• Report Number: 6000034-2022-00880
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: MCM
• UDI-Device Identifier: 09321502036573
• UDI-Public: (01)09321502036573(11)191119(17)211118
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Distributor
• Reporter Occupation: Other Health Care Professional
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 03/25/2022,03/03/2022

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 03/24/2022
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: No
• Device Operator: Lay User/Patient
• Device Expiration Date: 11/18/2021
• Device Model Number: CI622
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: Yes
• Date Report Sent to FDA: 03/25/2022
• Distributor Facility Aware Date: 03/03/2022
• Date Report to Manufacturer: 03/03/2022
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Outcome(s): Required Intervention
• Patient Sex: Female