Model Number CI-1601-04 |
Device Problems
Mechanical Problem (1384); Application Program Problem (2880); Impedance Problem (2950)
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Patient Problems
Failure of Implant (1924); Appropriate Clinical Signs, Symptoms, Conditions Term / Code Not Available (4581)
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Event Date 03/23/2023 |
Event Type
malfunction
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Disclaimer: advanced bionics does not intend that this report be any admission of liability, fault or product defect.
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Event Description
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The recipient is reportedly experiencing decreased performance.A review of the recipient¿s test data indicated impedance issues.Programming adjustments were made, however, the issue did not resolve.Revision surgery will be scheduled.
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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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Manufacturer Narrative
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Advanced bionics considers the investigation into this reportable event as closed.The external visual inspection revealed the electrode was sliced.This is believed to have occurred during revision surgery.The photographic imaging inspection confirmed broken electrode wires.This is believed to have occurred during revision surgery.System lock was verified.The electrode condition prevented an electrical test from being performed.The device passed some of the electrical tests performed.The device passed the mechanical test performed.The failure of this device is attributed to an electrode short in the electrode pocket.A corrective action was implemented.This version of the ultra 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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