Model Number CI-1400-01 |
Device Problems
Mechanical Problem (1384); No Audible Prompt/Feedback (2282); Output Problem (3005); Intermittent Communication Failure (4038)
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Patient Problems
Insufficient Information (4580); Appropriate Clinical Signs, Symptoms, Conditions Term / Code Not Available (4581)
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Event Date 06/13/2022 |
Event Type
malfunction
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Event Description
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The recipient is reportedly experiencing intermittent lock.The recipient is presenting with loss of sound.External equipment was exchanged and programming adjustments were made, however, the issue did not resolve.Device testing revealed abnormal results.Revision surgery is scheduled.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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The recipient is now reportedly experiencing no lock.Additional external equipment was exchanged and programming adjustments were made, however, the issue did not resolve.Device testing could not be completed due to loss of lock.Revision surgery is scheduled.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 tool damage to the top cover, as well as a severed electrode.These are believed to have occurred during revision surgery.The device passed the photographic imaging inspection.System lock could not be obtained at any spacing.The electrode condition prevented an electrical test from being performed.The device passed some of the electrical tests performed.The device failed the residual gas analysis test.This device had moisture that exceeded the residual gas analysis test limit.Based on an assessment of the residual gas analysis data, it is determined that this device was non-hermetic.Corrective actions were implemented.This version of the 90k device 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.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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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.
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