MAUDE Adverse Event Report: COCHLEAR LIMITED NUCLEUS FREEDOM IMPLANT WITH CONTOUR ADVANCE ELECTRODE; NUCLEUS 24 COCHLEAR IMPLANT SYSTEM

Model Number CI24RE(CA)

Device Problems Loose or Intermittent Connection (1371); Intermittent Shock/Stimulation (2287)

Patient Problem Hearing Impairment (1881)

Event Date 04/20/2022

Event Type  malfunction  

Event Description

Per the clinic, the patient experienced sound intermittencies.Reprogramming attempts were made; however, the issue could not be resolved.The device was explanted on (b)(6) 2022.The patient was re-implanted with a new device in the same procedure.

Manufacturer Narrative

This report is submitted on may 23, 2022.

Manufacturer Narrative

Device analysis indicated device failure.Device analysis report is attached.This report is submitted on may 26, 2022.

• Brand Name: NUCLEUS FREEDOM IMPLANT WITH CONTOUR ADVANCE ELECTRODE
• Type of Device: NUCLEUS 24 COCHLEAR IMPLANT SYSTEM
• Manufacturer (Section D): COCHLEAR LIMITED; 1 university avenue; macquarie university; nsw 2109 ; AS 2109
• Manufacturer (Section G): COCHLEAR LTD; 1 university avenue; macquarie university, nsw 2109 ; AS 2109
• Manufacturer Contact: ken yian chow ; unit ug-1 vertical podium; no. 8 jalan kerinchi; kuala lumpur, wilayah persekutuan 59200 ; MY 59200
• MDR Report Key: 14479143
• MDR Text Key: 292482921
• Report Number: 6000034-2022-01444
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: MCM
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: P970051
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Reporter Occupation: Other Health Care Professional
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 05/24/2022

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 05/23/2022
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Lay User/Patient
• Device Model Number: CI24RE(CA)
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 05/06/2022
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 05/24/2022
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• 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: 66 YR
• Patient Sex: Female