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

Model Number CI24RE(CA)

Device Problem Appropriate Term/Code Not Available (3191)

Patient Problem Head Injury (1879)

Event Type  Injury  

Event Description

Per the clinic, the patient experienced a loss of connection to the internal device subsequent to sustaining a head trauma in (b)(6) 2023 (specific date not reported).The device was explanted on (b)(6) 2024.Reimplantation is planned but it is unknown if the planned reimplantation had taken place at the time of this report.Additional information has been requested but has not been made available as of the date of this report.

Manufacturer Narrative

This report is submitted on february 28, 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: amirah rosly ; unit ug-1, vertical podium; no. 8 jalan kerinchi; kuala lumpur, wilayah persekutuan 59200 ; MY 59200
• MDR Report Key: 18794581
• MDR Text Key: 336393296
• Report Number: 6000034-2024-00668
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: MCM
• 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: 02/01/2024

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 02/27/2024
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: No
• Device Operator: Lay User/Patient
• Device Model Number: CI24RE(CA)
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 02/01/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: No
• 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 Sex: Male