Model Number CI-1500-01 |
Device Problems
Electrical /Electronic Property Problem (1198); Electro-Static Discharge (2149); Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993)
|
Patient Problems
Undesired Nerve Stimulation (1980); Appropriate Clinical Signs, Symptoms, Conditions Term / Code Not Available (4581)
|
Event Date 08/04/2022 |
Event Type
malfunction
|
Manufacturer Narrative
|
Disclaimer: advanced bionics does not intend that this report be any admission of liability, fault or product defect.
|
|
Event Description
|
The recipient is reportedly experiencing facial nerve stimulation and non-auditory sensations.A ct scan revealed abnormalities.Revision surgery will be scheduled.
|
|
Manufacturer Narrative
|
A review of the device history record was completed per nca request and noted rework on an electrode pad.This is not believed to be related to the adverse event.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
|
The recipient reportedly healed following revision surgery.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 electrode array was severed.This is 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 some of the electrical tests performed.The device passed the mechanical test performed.Electrical troubleshooting performed revealed a short from a power node to the case ground at the analog chip.The failure of this device is attributed to a short from a power node to the case ground at the analog chip.It is believed that electrostatic discharge (esd) led to an overload voltage, damaging structures on case ground node inside the analog integrated circuit.This ultimately caused the device to cease functioning.A corrective action was implemented.This is the final report.Disclaimer: advanced bionics does not intend that this report be any admission of liability, fault or product defect.
|
|
Search Alerts/Recalls
|