MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ADVANCED BIONICS, LLC CLARION¿ IMPLANT; COCHLEAR IMPLANT

Model Number AB-5100L

Device Problems Computer Software Problem (1112); No Apparent Adverse Event (3189)

Patient Problems Insufficient Information (4580); No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)

Event Date 04/19/2021

Event Type  malfunction  

Event Description

The recipient reportedly elected revision surgery for a technology upgrade.Revision surgery is scheduled.

Manufacturer Narrative

The recipient's device was explanted.The recipient was not re-implanted.The recipient's device was reportedly discarded and will not return to advanced bionics for analysis.Disclaimer: advanced bionics does not intend that this report be any admission of liability, fault or product defect.

Manufacturer Narrative

Advanced bionics considers the investigation into this reportable event as closed.A review of the device history record was completed and no anomalies were noted.  this is the final report.Disclaimer: advanced bionics does not intend that this report be any admission of liability, fault or product defect.

• Brand Name: CLARION¿ IMPLANT
• Type of Device: COCHLEAR IMPLANT
• Manufacturer (Section D): ADVANCED BIONICS, LLC; 28515 westinghouse place; valencia CA 91355
• Manufacturer Contact: heidi white ; 28515 westinghouse place; valencia, CA 91355
• MDR Report Key: 11771370
• MDR Text Key: 251663203
• Report Number: 3006556115-2021-00499
• 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: Other Health Care Professional
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup,Followup
• Report Date: 04/06/2021

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 05/04/2021
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Lay User/Patient
• Device Expiration Date: 06/13/2000
• Device Model Number: AB-5100L
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 06/16/1998
• 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 Age: 76 YR
• Patient Sex: Female