Model Number AB-5100R |
Device Problems
Mechanical Problem (1384); Device Slipped (1584); Appropriate Term/Code Not Available (3191)
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Patient Problem
Insufficient Information (4580)
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Event Date 09/30/2020 |
Event Type
malfunction
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Event Description
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The recipient reportedly experienced loss of lock.External equipment was exchanged, 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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Disclaimer: advanced bionics does not intend that this report be any admission of liability, fault or product defect.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Advanced bionics considers the investigation into this reportable event as closed.The external visual inspection revealed exposed electrode wires.This is believed to have occurred during revision surgery.The device passed the photographic imaging inspection.System lock could not be obtained at any spacing.The device passed some of the electrical tests performed.The device failed the residual gas analysis test.It is believed that the failure of this internal cochlear stimulator device was caused by a loss of hermetic seal, which was concluded from the residual gas analysis test data.This ultimately caused the device to cease functioning.This older device is no longer manufactured.This is the final report.Disclaimer: advanced bionics does not intend that this report be any admission of liability, fault or product defect.
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