MAUDE Adverse Event Report: COCHLEAR LIMITED NUCLEUS CI512 COCHLEAR IMPLANT WITH CONTOUR ADVANCE ELECTRODE; NUCLEUS 24 COCHLEAR IMPLANT SYSTEM

Model Number CI512

Device Problem No Device Output (1435)

Patient Problem Failure of Implant (1924)

Event Date 03/31/2023

Event Type  malfunction  

Event Description

Per the clinic, the patient experienced subsequent loss of connection to the internal device.Hardware exchange and troubleshooting attempts were made; however, the issue could not be resolved.The implanted device remains.It is unknown if there are plans to explant the device and re-implant the patient with another cochlear device as of the date of this report.Additional information has been requested but it has not been made available as of the date of this report.

Manufacturer Narrative

This report is submitted on april 20, 2023.

Manufacturer Narrative

Per the clinic, the device was explanted on (b)(6) 2023, and the patient was re-implanted with another cochlear device during the same surgery.This report is submitted on october 27, 2023.

Manufacturer Narrative

Device analysis indicated device failure.Device analysis report attached.This report is submitted on march 21, 2024.

• Brand Name: NUCLEUS CI512 COCHLEAR IMPLANT WITH CONTOUR ADVANCE ELECTRODE
• Type of Device: NUCLEUS 24 COCHLEAR IMPLANT SYSTEM
• Manufacturer (Section D): COCHLEAR LIMITED; 1 university avenue; macquarie university; nsw 2109 ; AS 2109
• Manufacturer (Section G): COCHLEAR LTD; 1 university avenue; macquarie university, nsw 2109 ; AS 2109
• Manufacturer Contact: ashwinii chelvan ; unit ug-1, vertical podium; no. 8 jalan kerinchi; kuala lumpur, wilayah persekutuan 59200 ; MY 59200
• MDR Report Key: 16774124
• MDR Text Key: 313635739
• Report Number: 6000034-2023-01246
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: MCM
• UDI-Device Identifier: 09321502014564
• UDI-Public: (01)09321502014564(11)110211(17)130210
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: GM
• PMA/PMN Number: P970051
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Health Professional
• Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup,Followup
• Report Date: 02/27/2024

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 04/20/2023
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Lay User/Patient
• Device Expiration Date: 02/10/2013
• Device Model Number: CI512
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 02/27/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 02/11/2011
• 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; Other
• Patient Age: 59 YR
• Patient Sex: Female