MAUDE Adverse Event Report: COCHLEAR LTD NUCLEUS CI522 COCHLEAR IMPLANT WITH SLIM STRAIGHT ELECTRODE; NUCLEUS 24 COCHLEAR IMPLANT SYSTEM

Model Number CI522

Device Problem Appropriate Term/Code Not Available (3191)

Patient Problem Vertigo (2134)

Event Date 08/22/2019

Event Type  Injury  

Manufacturer Narrative

This report is submitted on september 24, 2019.

Event Description

It was reported that the patient experienced vertigo and discomfort behind the ear following a strong head massage.The patient was prescribed steroids in an attempt to ease the symptoms.

• Brand Name: NUCLEUS CI522 COCHLEAR IMPLANT WITH SLIM STRAIGHT ELECTRODE
• Type of Device: NUCLEUS 24 COCHLEAR IMPLANT SYSTEM
• Manufacturer (Section D): COCHLEAR LTD; 1 university avenue; macquarie university, 2109 ; AS 2109
• Manufacturer Contact: bianca pries ; 1 university avenue; macquarie university, nsw 2109 ; AS 2109
• MDR Report Key: 9112862
• MDR Text Key: 160507028
• Report Number: 6000034-2019-01814
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: MCM
• UDI-Device Identifier: 09321502032599
• UDI-Public: (01)09321502032599(11)181207(17)201206
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: AS
• PMA/PMN Number: P970051
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: health professional
• Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 09/24/2019
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: No
• Device Operator: Lay User/Patient
• Device Expiration Date: 12/06/2020
• Device Model Number: CI522
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 09/04/2009
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 12/07/2018
• 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: 79 YR