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

Model Number CI24RE (CA)

Device Problem Electrical Shorting (2926)

Patient Problem Appropriate Clinical Signs, Symptoms, Conditions Term / Code Not Available (4581)

Event Type  Injury  

Event Description

Per the clinic, the patient experienced poor performance with the device and short circuits were noted on multiple electrodes.Subsequently, the device was explanted on (b)(6) 2023, and the patient was re-implanted with another cochlear device during the same surgery.

Manufacturer Narrative

This report is submitted on november 21, 2023.

Manufacturer Narrative

Device analysis indicated device failure.Device analysis report is attached.This report is submitted on april 15, 2024.

• Brand Name: NUCLEUS FREEDOM IMPLANT WITH CONTOUR ADVANCE ELECTRODE
• Type of Device: NUCLEUS 24 COCHLEAR IMPLANT SYSTEM
• Manufacturer (Section D): COCHLEAR LTD; 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: nur fitrahana mohd yusop ; unit ug-1, vertical podium; no. 8 jalan kerinchi; kuala lumpur, wilayah persekutuan 59200 ; MY 59200
• MDR Report Key: 18179865
• MDR Text Key: 328609706
• Report Number: 6000034-2023-03752
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: MCM
• UDI-Device Identifier: 09321502007320
• UDI-Public: (01)09321502007320(11)151126(17)171125
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: CH
• PMA/PMN Number: P970051
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Health Professional
• Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 10/30/2023

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 11/21/2023
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: No
• Device Operator: Lay User/Patient
• Device Expiration Date: 11/25/2017
• Device Model Number: CI24RE (CA)
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 10/30/2023
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 11/26/2015
• 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; Other
• Patient Sex: Male