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

Model Number CI-1500-04

Device Problem Extrusion (2934)

Patient Problems Necrosis Of Flap Tissue (1972); Pain (1994)

Event Date 05/11/2018

Event Type  Injury  

Manufacturer Narrative

(b)(4).

Event Description

The recipient reportedly experienced device extrusion.The recipient presented with pain and skin flap necrosis at the implant site.The recipient was hospitalized for a few days and placed on iv antibiotics with a peripherally inserted central catheter prior to surgery.The recipient's device was explanted.During explant surgery, the area was well irrigated with bacitracin solution.

Manufacturer Narrative

The external visual inspection revealed the electrode was cut prior to receipt.This is believed to have occurred during revision surgery.The photographic imaging inspection confirmed cut electrode wires.This is believed to have occurred during revision surgery.System lock was verified.The electrode condition prevented an electrical test from being performed.The device passed the electrical and mechanical tests performed.This device was explanted for medical reasons.The device passed the tests performed.

Manufacturer Narrative

Advanced bionics considers the investigation into this reportable event as closed.Due diligence attempts to obtain additional information regarding recipient status was unsuccessful.This is the final report.

Manufacturer Narrative

Advanced bionics considers the investigation into this reportable event as closed.The recipient was reimplanted with another advanced bionics cochlear device.This is the final report.

• Brand Name: HIRES 90K¿ ADVANTAGE IMPLANT
• Type of Device: COCHLEAR IMPLANT
• Manufacturer (Section D): ADVANCED BIONICS, LLC; 28515 westinghouse place; valencia CA 91355
• Manufacturer Contact: delilah garcia ; 28515 westinghouse place; valencia, CA 91355 ; 6613621741
• MDR Report Key: 7557315
• MDR Text Key: 109670335
• Report Number: 3006556115-2018-00240
• 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: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup,Followup,Followup
• Report Date: 05/11/2018

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: No
• Device Operator: Lay User/Patient
• Device Expiration Date: 02/29/2020
• Device Model Number: CI-1500-04
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 05/18/2018
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: Not provided
• Initial Date FDA Received: 05/31/2018
• Supplement Dates Manufacturer Received: Not provided; Not provided; Not provided
• Supplement Dates FDA Received: 07/11/2018; 08/30/2018; 04/11/2019
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 07/18/2017
• 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 Outcome(s): Hospitalization; Required Intervention
• Patient Age: 68 YR