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

Model Number CI-1400-02H

Device Problem Expulsion (2933)

Patient Problems Inflammation (1932); Pain (1994)

Event Date 02/08/2023

Event Type  Injury  

Event Description

The company was informed that the recipient's device was explanted due to postauricular extrusion with persistent pain and inflammation.The recipient was reportedly prescribed bactrim.The recipient was no re-implanted.The recipient has healed well.

Manufacturer Narrative

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 sliced silicone overmold on the top and bottom covers, as well as a severed electrode.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 the electrical tests performed.The device passed the mechanical test 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¿ IMPLANT
• Type of Device: COCHLEAR IMPLANT
• Manufacturer (Section D): ADVANCED BIONICS, LLC; 28515 westinghouse place; valencia CA 91355
• Manufacturer Contact: heidi white ; 28515 westinghouse place; valencia, CA 91355
• MDR Report Key: 17043781
• MDR Text Key: 316380635
• Report Number: 3006556115-2023-00929
• 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
• Report Date: 05/11/2023

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 06/01/2023
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: No
• Device Operator: Lay User/Patient
• Device Expiration Date: 03/01/2012
• Device Model Number: CI-1400-02H
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 05/16/2023
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 03/15/2010
• 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: 89 YR
• Patient Sex: Female