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

Model Number CI-1600-04

Device Problems Mechanical Problem (1384); Migration or Expulsion of Device (1395); Device Slipped (1584); Output Problem (3005)

Patient Problem Insufficient Information (4580)

Event Date 11/04/2021

Event Type  malfunction  

Event Description

The recipient reportedly experienced open circuits and migration.The recipient underwent repositioning surgery on (b)(6) 2021 to prevent further slipping.Programming adjustments were made, however, the issue did not resolve.Device testing revealed some out of range electrodes.The recipient is electing to undergo surgery.Revision surgery is scheduled.

Manufacturer Narrative

Additional information: sections d.6b & d.9.The recipient's device was explanted.The recipient was reimplanted with another advanced bionics cochlear device.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.The external visual inspection revealed that the electrode was severed.This is believed to have occurred during revision surgery the device passed the photographic imaging inspection.System lock was verified.The electrode condition prevented an electrical test from being performed.The device passed some of the electrical tests performed.The device passed the mechanical test performed.The failure of this device is attributed to an electrode short in the electrode pocket.A corrective action was implemented.This version of the ultra is no longer distributed.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: HIRES¿ ULTRA IMPLANT
• Type of Device: COCHLEAR IMPLANT
• Manufacturer (Section D): ADVANCED BIONICS, LLC; 28515 westinghouse place; valencia CA 91355
• Manufacturer Contact: lacey mcdonald ; 28515 westinghouse place; valencia, CA 91355
• MDR Report Key: 13001921
• MDR Text Key: 283948131
• Report Number: 3006556115-2021-01867
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: MCM
• UDI-Device Identifier: 07630016841002
• UDI-Public: (01)07630016841002(11)170918(17)200930
• 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: 11/17/2021

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 12/14/2021
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Lay User/Patient
• Device Expiration Date: 09/30/2020
• Device Model Number: CI-1600-04
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 12/16/2021
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 09/22/2017
• 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: 79 YR
• Patient Sex: Female