Model Number CI-1400-01 |
Device Problems
Device Operates Differently Than Expected (2913); Extrusion (2934)
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Patient Problem
No Code Available (3191)
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Event Date 06/29/2018 |
Event Type
Injury
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Event Description
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The recipient is reportedly experiencing electrode extrusion and loss of sound.External equipment was exchanged and programming adjustments were made, however, the issue did not resolve.Revision surgery is scheduled.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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The recipient's device was reportedly explanted.The recipient was reimplanted with another advanced bionics cochlear device.The external visual inspection revealed the electrode was sliced near the electrode ground ring and along the lead prior to receipt.This is believed to have occurred during revision surgery.The device passed the photographic imaging inspection.System lock was verified.The device passed the electrical and mechanical tests performed.This device was explanted for medical reasons.The device passed the tests performed.
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Event Description
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The recipient is reportedly experiencing electrode migration and loss of sound.External equipment was exchanged and programming adjustments were made, however, the issue did not resolve.Revision surgery is scheduled.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Advanced bionics considers the investigation into this reportable event as closed.The recipient's device was reportedly activated.This is the final report.
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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