Model Number CI-1400-01 |
Device Problem
Device Slipped (1584)
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Patient Problem
No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient (2692)
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Event Date 09/03/2019 |
Event Type
malfunction
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Event Description
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The recipient reportedly experienced loss of lock and decreased performance.External equipment was exchanged and programming adjustments were made, however, the issue did not resolve.The recipient's device was explanted.The recipient was reimplanted with another advanced bionics cochlear device.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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The external visual inspection revealed the electrode was sliced, damaged, and severed along the lead prior to receipt.In addition, the electrode ground ring was missing.These are believed to have occurred during revision surgery.The photographic imaging inspection confirmed damaged electrode wires along the lead.These are believed to have occurred during revision surgery.System lock was verified.The electrode condition prevented some electrical tests from being performed.The device passed the electrical tests performed.This is an interim report.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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The external visual inspection revealed the electrode was sliced, damaged, and severed along the lead prior to receipt.In addition, the electrode ground ring was missing.These are believed to have occurred during revision surgery.The photographic imaging inspection confirmed damaged electrode wires along the lead.These are believed to have occurred during revision surgery.System lock was verified.The electrode condition prevented some of the electrical tests from being performed.The device passed the electrical and mechanical tests performed.The scanning electron microscopy analysis at the damaged location along the electrode lead confirmed opens at some electrodes.The reported complaint of intermittencies and decreased performance could not be verified during this analysis, which was limited in some respects due to the electrode being severed and damaged prior to receipt.The device passed the electrical tests performed.This is the final report.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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The external visual inspection revealed the electrode was sliced, damaged, and severed along the lead prior to receipt.In addition, the electrode ground ring was missing.These are believed to have occurred during revision surgery.The photographic imaging inspection confirmed damaged electrode wires along the lead.These are believed to have occurred during revision surgery.The electrode condition prevented some electrical tests from being performed.The device passed the electrical and mechanical tests performed.This is an interim report.Disclaimer: advanced bionics does not intend that this report be any admission of liability, fault or product defect.
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