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

Model Number CI-1600-05

Device Problems Mechanical Problem (1384); No Apparent Adverse Event (3189)

Patient Problem Appropriate Clinical Signs, Symptoms, Conditions Term / Code Not Available (4581)

Event Date 12/19/2023

Event Type  malfunction  

Event Description

A review of the recipient's test data indicates impedance issues despite the device testing with normal limits.Revision surgery is under consideration.

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 recipient will reportedly not pursue revision surgery at this time.The recipient continues to use the device and will be managed by the facility.No further details will be provided.This is the final report.Disclaimer: advanced bionics does not intend that this report be any admission of liability, fault or product defect.

Manufacturer Narrative

Advanced bionics received permission on behalf of the recipient to proceed with failure analysis on (b)(6) 2024.The explanted device was received at the company on (b)(6) 2024 and is currently undergoing analysis.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 external visual inspection revealed the electrode was severed and silicone damage was observed on the top cover of the device.These are 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 some of the electrical tests performed.The failure of this device is attributed to an electrode short in the electrode pocket.A corrective action was implemented.This version of the ultra 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.

• Brand Name: HIRES¿ ULTRA IMPLANT
• Type of Device: COCHLEAR IMPLANT
• Manufacturer (Section D): ADVANCED BIONICS, LLC; 28515 westinghouse place; valencia CA 91355
• Manufacturer Contact: lacey o'linn ; 28515 westinghouse place; valencia, CA 91355
• MDR Report Key: 17565473
• MDR Text Key: 321513674
• Report Number: 3006556115-2023-01493
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: MCM
• UDI-Device Identifier: 07630016844584
• UDI-Public: (01)07630016844584(11)170810(17)200831
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: GM
• PMA/PMN Number: P960058
• 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,Followup,Followup,Followup
• Report Date: 08/14/2023

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 08/17/2023
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Lay User/Patient
• Device Expiration Date: 08/31/2020
• Device Model Number: CI-1600-05
• 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: 08/10/2017
• 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 Age: 54 YR
• Patient Sex: Female