Model Number CI-1500-04 |
Device Problems
Electrical /Electronic Property Problem (1198); Electro-Static Discharge (2149); Insufficient Information (3190)
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Patient Problems
Insufficient Information (4580); Appropriate Clinical Signs, Symptoms, Conditions Term / Code Not Available (4581)
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Event Date 08/03/2022 |
Event Type
malfunction
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Disclaimer: advanced bionics does not intend that this report be any admission of liability, fault or product defect.
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Event Description
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The recipient's device was reportedly explanted.Advanced bionics is in the process of obtaining additional information.When additional information is received, a supplemental report will be submitted.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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The recipient was reportedly re-implanted with another cochlear device.Disclaimer: advanced bionics does not intend that this report be any admission of liability, fault or product defect.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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A review of the recipient's test data indicated impedance issues.Disclaimer: advanced bionics does not intend that this report be any admission of liability, fault or product defect.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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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 photographic imaging inspection.System lock was verified.The condition of the electrode prevented an electrical test from being performed.The device passed some of the electrical tests performed.The device passed the mechanical tests performed.The failure of this device is attributed to a short from the 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 the case ground node inside the analog integrated circuit.This ultimately caused the device to cease functioning.A corrective action was implemented.This version of the hires 90k device is no longer distributed.This is the final report.Disclaimer: advanced bionics does not intend that this report be any admission of liability, fault or product defect.
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