MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ADVANCED BIONICS, LLC HIRES¿ ULTRA 3D IMPLANT; COCHLEAR IMPLANT

Model Number CI-1601-05

Device Problems Difficult to Insert (1316); Appropriate Term/Code Not Available (3191)

Patient Problems Insufficient Information (4580); Appropriate Clinical Signs, Symptoms, Conditions Term / Code Not Available (4581)

Event Date 04/22/2022

Event Type  Injury  

Event Description

The recipient reportedly experienced partial insertion during initial implantation surgery.The recipient's device was explanted.The recipient was reimplanted with another advanced bionics cochlear implant.

Manufacturer Narrative

Advanced bionics considers the investigation into this reportable event as closed.The recipient experienced partial insertion due to build up of fibrous tissue.On april 22, 2022 the recipient's device was reinserted.A post operative x-ray confirmed correct positioning.The recipient is reportedly progressing well.No further treatment details will be provided.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 3D IMPLANT
• Type of Device: COCHLEAR IMPLANT
• Manufacturer (Section D): ADVANCED BIONICS, LLC; 28515 westinghouse place; valencia CA 91355
• Manufacturer Contact: jennifer rhudy ; 28515 westinghouse place; valencia, CA 91355
• MDR Report Key: 14602379
• MDR Text Key: 293362781
• Report Number: 3006556115-2022-00844
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: MCM
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00840094455771
• UDI-Public: (01)00840094455771(11)220210(17)241130
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: UK
• PMA/PMN Number: P960058
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Foreign,Health Professional
• Reporter Occupation: Other Health Care Professional
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 05/16/2022

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 06/06/2022
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: No
• Device Operator: Lay User/Patient
• Device Model Number: CI-1601-05
• 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: 02/10/2022
• 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: 55 YR
• Patient Sex: Female