MAUDE Adverse Event Report: COCHLEAR LTD ASKU; NUCLEUS 24 COCHLEAR IMPLANT SYSTEM

Model Number ASKU

Device Problem Appropriate Term/Code Not Available (3191)

Patient Problems Unspecified Infection (1930); Fluid Discharge (2686)

Event Type  Injury  

Event Description

Per the clinic, the patient developed an infection at the implant site and subsequently was treated with oral antibiotics.The patient was hospitalized due to the infection and underwent multiple surgical fluid drainage under general anaesthetic, however, the issue did not resolved.Additional information has been requested but has not been made available as of the date of this report.

• Brand Name: ASKU
• Type of Device: NUCLEUS 24 COCHLEAR IMPLANT SYSTEM
• Manufacturer (Section D): COCHLEAR LTD; 1 university avenue; macquarie university, nsw 2109 ; AS 2109
• MDR Report Key: 18976323
• MDR Text Key: 338547519
• Report Number: 6000034-2024-01064
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: MCM
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Distributor
• Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 03/26/2024,03/01/2024

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 03/25/2024
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: No
• Device Operator: Lay User/Patient
• Device Model Number: ASKU
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: Yes
• Date Report Sent to FDA: 03/26/2024
• Distributor Facility Aware Date: 03/01/2024
• Event Location: Hospital
• Date Report to Manufacturer: 03/01/2024
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Outcome(s): Required Intervention
• Patient Sex: Male