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

Model Number CI-1400-01

Device Problem Material Protrusion/Extrusion (2979)

Patient Problems Inflammation (1932); Fluid Discharge (2686); No Code Available (3191)

Event Date 03/28/2019

Event Type  Injury  

Event Description

The recipient reportedly experienced device extrusion with serous secretion,a pneumatized mastoid, and a sealed cochleostomy.The recipient underwent surgery and had the inflammatory material removed and had the cochleostomy occluded.

Manufacturer Narrative

During surgery, an infection was reportedly noted and removed.The recipient's device was also explanted.The recipient is doing well.

Manufacturer Narrative

Advanced bionics considers the investigation into this reportable event as closed.The external visual inspection revealed silicone damage on the top and bottom covers and a migrated electrode ground ring.In addition, the electrode was severed near the electrode ground ring prior to receipt.These are 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.This is the final report.

• Brand Name: HIRES 90K¿ 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
• MDR Report Key: 8579882
• MDR Text Key: 144089438
• Report Number: 3006556115-2019-00202
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: MCM
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: CO
• PMA/PMN Number: P960058
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: foreign,health professional
• Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup,Followup
• Report Date: 04/04/2019

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 05/03/2019
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: No
• Device Operator: Lay User/Patient
• Device Expiration Date: 02/01/2007
• Device Model Number: CI-1400-01
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 07/24/2019
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 02/26/2005
• 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): Required Intervention
• Patient Age: 69 YR