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

Model Number CI-1400-01

Device Problem Intermittent Communication Failure (4038)

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

Event Date 03/28/2024

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

Advanced bionics considers the investigation into this reportable event as closed.The recipient will not pursue revision surgery and will be a non user of the device.This device is considered a failure in situ.A review of the device history record was performed and no anomalies were noted.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.

Event Description

The recipient is reportedly experiencing loss of lock.Device testing could not be completed due to loss of lock.External equipment was exchanged, however the issue did not resolve.

• Brand Name: HIRES 90K¿ 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: 19149005
• MDR Text Key: 340855965
• Report Number: 3006556115-2024-00542
• 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
• Report Date: 03/29/2024

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: 12/01/2005
• Device Model Number: CI-1400-01
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: Not provided
• Initial Date FDA Received: 04/19/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 12/10/2003
• 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: 87 YR
• Patient Sex: Female