MAUDE Adverse Event Report: OTICON MEDICAL - NEURELEC NEURO ZTI COCHLEAR IMPLANT; NEURO ZTI EVO

Model Number NEURO ZTI EVO

Device Problems Failure to Read Input Signal (1581); Communication or Transmission Problem (2896)

Patient Problem Failure of Implant (1924)

Event Date 12/23/2022

Event Type  Injury  

Manufacturer Narrative

While this device has gained initial pma approval, it has not been commercialized, imported or sold in the us and no implantations have been performed as of the date of this report.The implant neuro zti evo was not explanted as of the date of this report.Currently, this event is not a serious injury.Follow-up report will be submitted once the device explanted.The subject device is part of the voluntary field corrective action initiated for neuro zti on (b)(6) 2021 (international recall #211014).

Event Description

An in vivo analysis was performed by the oticon medical representative on (b)(6) 2022.The patient reported a loss of communication during the last days, intermittently.On the date of the analysis, there is no communication between the sound processor and the implant.It was not possible to connect with the implant despite the use of different antennas, cables and magnets, same results are observed with another sound processor.Electrical artefacts measurements and impedance measurements could not be performed due to the inability of connection with the device.

Manufacturer Narrative

While this device has gained initial pma approval, it has not been commercialized, imported or sold in the us and no implantations have been performed as of the date of this report.The implant neuro zti evo was explanted.The subject device is part of the voluntary field corrective action initiated for neuro zti on october 14th 2021 (international recall #211014).

Event Description

An in vivo analysis was performed by the oticon medical representative on december 23rd, 2022.The patient reported a loss of communication during the last days, intermittently.On the date of the analysis, there is no communication between the sound processor and the implant.It was not possible to connect with the implant despite the use of different antennas, cables and magnets, same results are observed with another sound processor.Electrical artefacts measurements and impedance measurements could not be performed due to the inability of connection with the device.

• Brand Name: NEURO ZTI COCHLEAR IMPLANT
• Type of Device: NEURO ZTI EVO
• Manufacturer (Section D): OTICON MEDICAL - NEURELEC; 2720, chemin saint-bernard; porte 14; vallauris, 06220 ; FR 06220
• Manufacturer Contact: charlotte desbrosse ; 2720, chemin saint-bernard; porte 14; vallauris, 06220 ; FR 06220
• MDR Report Key: 16215332
• MDR Text Key: 308617544
• Report Number: 3016743107-2023-00004
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: MCM
• UDI-Device Identifier: 03663227801859
• UDI-Public: (01)03663227801859(11)201103(17)231103
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: SP
• PMA/PMN Number: P200021
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Foreign,Health Professional
• Reporter Occupation: Other Health Care Professional
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 10/16/2023

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 01/20/2023
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Lay User/Patient
• Device Expiration Date: 11/03/2023
• Device Model Number: NEURO ZTI EVO
• Device Catalogue Number: M80185
• Device Lot Number: 20-04818
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 12/23/2022
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 11/03/2020
• 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): Other