MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ADVANCED BIONICS, LLC HIRES 90K¿ IMPLANT; COCHLEAR IMPLANT

Model Number CI-1400-02H

Device Problems Electrical /Electronic Property Problem (1198); Misconnection (1399); Electro-Static Discharge (2149)

Patient Problems Failure of Implant (1924); Appropriate Clinical Signs, Symptoms, Conditions Term / Code Not Available (4581)

Event Date 09/07/2022

Event Type  malfunction  

Event Description

The recipient is reportedly experiencing loss of lock.External equipment was exchanged, however, the issue did not resolve.Revision surgery is scheduled.

Manufacturer Narrative

Disclaimer: advanced bionics does not intend that this report be any admission of liability, fault or product defect.

Manufacturer Narrative

The recipient's device was explanted.The recipient was re-implanted 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

Additional information: section d.9.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 device passed external visual inspection.The device passed photographic imaging inspection.System lock could not be obtained at any spacing.The device passed some of the electrical tests performed.The device passed the mechanical tests performed.Electrical troubleshooting performed revealed a short between the power node and electrode ground case, and a short between the voltage ground and electrode ground case inside the analog chip.The failure of this device is attributed to a short from the power node to the case ground at the analog chip.It is believed that electrostatic discharge (esd) led to an overload voltage, damaging structures on the case ground node inside the analog integrated circuit.This ultimately caused the device to cease functioning.A corrective action was implemented.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 90K¿ 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: 15393608
• MDR Text Key: 301270122
• Report Number: 3006556115-2022-01503
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: MCM
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: NL
• 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,Followup,Followup
• Report Date: 09/01/2022

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 09/09/2022
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Lay User/Patient
• Device Expiration Date: 08/01/2006
• Device Model Number: CI-1400-02H
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 08/16/2004
• 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