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

Model Number CI-1400-01

Device Problems Mechanical Problem (1384); Energy Output Problem (1431); Intermittent Communication Failure (4038)

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

Event Date 09/12/2022

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

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

Event Description

The recipient was reportedly experiencing intermittencies and overly loud sound.The recipient's device was explanted.The recipient was reimplanted with another advanced bionics cochlear device.

Manufacturer Narrative

The recipient has been activated and the issue has resolved.Disclaimer: advanced bionics does not intend that this report be any admission of liability, fault or product defect.

Manufacturer Narrative

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 the electrode was severed.This is believed to have occurred during revision surgery.The device passed photographic imaging inspection.System lock was obtained intermittently.The condition of the electrode prevented an electrical test from being performed.The device passed the electrical tests performed.The device passed some of the mechanical tests performed.The residual gas analysis test exceeded the test limit.This device had moisture that exceeded the residual gas analysis test limit.The source of the problem was a feedthru hermeticity issues from one feedthru vendor.A corrective action was implemented.Feedthru assemblies from this vendor are no longer used.This version of the hi res 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.

• 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: 15608582
• MDR Text Key: 302179280
• Report Number: 3006556115-2022-01786
• 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: 10/07/2022

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 10/14/2022
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Expiration Date: 12/01/2006
• Device Model Number: CI-1400-01
• 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: 12/09/2004
• 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: 69 YR
• Patient Sex: Male