MAUDE Adverse Event Report: COCHLEAR LTD 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 09/01/2023

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

This report is submitted on (b)(6) 2023.

Event Description

Per the clinic, the patient experienced loss of connection to the internal device.Hardware exchange 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 reimplant the patient with another cochlear device as of the date of this report.

• Brand Name: NUCLEUS CI512 COCHLEAR IMPLANT WITH CONTOUR ADVANCE ELECTRODE
• Type of Device: NUCLEUS 24 COCHLEAR IMPLANT SYSTEM
• Manufacturer (Section D): COCHLEAR LTD; 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: thanaletchumi manogaran ; unit ug-1, vertical podium; no. 8 jalan kerinchi,; kuala lumpur, wilayah persekutuan 59200 ; MY 59200
• MDR Report Key: 17796036
• MDR Text Key: 324017952
• Report Number: 6000034-2023-03097
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: MCM
• 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
• Report Date: 09/01/2023

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Lay User/Patient
• Device Expiration Date: 04/09/2016
• Device Model Number: CI512
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 09/01/2023
• Initial Date FDA Received: 09/21/2023
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 04/10/2014
• 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
• Patient Age: 41 YR
• Patient Sex: Female