MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ADVANCED BIONICS, LLC HIRES 90K¿ ADVANTAGE IMPLANT; COCHLEAR IMPLANT

Model Number CI-1500-01

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

Patient Problems Headache (1880); Tinnitus (2103); Appropriate Clinical Signs, Symptoms, Conditions Term / Code Not Available (4581)

Event Date 07/06/2023

Event Type  Injury  

Event Description

The recipient is reportedly experiencing sound quality issues with and without device use.Device testing revealed results within normal limits.External equipment was exchanged and programming adjustments were made, however the issue did not resolve.A ct scan revealed no anomalies.The recipient is presenting with tinnitus and headaches.The recipient was prescribed prednisone.The recipient ceased device use.

Manufacturer Narrative

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 reimplanted 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

Advanced bionics considers the investigation into this reportable event as closed.The recipient's tinnitus and headaches have reportedly resolved.The external visual inspection revealed sliced silicone overmold on the top cover, as well as a severed electrode.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 the electrical and mechanical tests performed.This device was explanted for medical reasons.The device passed the tests performed.This older device configuration is not currently manufactured.This is the final report.Disclaimer: advanced bionics does not intend that this report be any admission of liability, fault or product defect.

• Brand Name: HIRES 90K¿ ADVANTAGE IMPLANT
• Type of Device: COCHLEAR IMPLANT
• Manufacturer (Section D): ADVANCED BIONICS, LLC; 28515 westinghouse place; valencia CA 91355
• Manufacturer Contact: jennifer rhudy ; 28515 westinghouse place; valencia, CA 91355
• MDR Report Key: 17020893
• MDR Text Key: 316131116
• Report Number: 3006556115-2023-00887
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: MCM
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: P960058
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Health Professional
• Reporter Occupation: Other Health Care Professional
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup,Followup
• Report Date: 05/08/2023

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 05/30/2023
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: No
• Device Operator: Lay User/Patient
• Device Expiration Date: 10/31/2014
• Device Model Number: CI-1500-01
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 11/29/2012
• 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
• Patient Age: 11 YR
• Patient Sex: Male