MAUDE Adverse Event Report: COCHLEAR LTD NUCLEUS CI622 COCHLEAR IMPLANT WITH SLIM STRAIGHT ELECTRODE; NUCLEUS 24 COCHLEAR IMPLANT SYSTEM

Model Number CI622

Device Problem Appropriate Term/Code Not Available (3191)

Patient Problem Meningitis (2389)

Event Type  Injury  

Event Description

Per the clinic, the patient experienced an episode of meningitis in december 2022 and a recurrent episode of meningitis three weeks later (specific dates not reported).The device was explanted on (b)(6) 2023 and it is unknown if there are plans to re-implant the patient as of the date of this report.Additional information has been requested but has not been made available as of the date of this report.

• Brand Name: NUCLEUS CI622 COCHLEAR IMPLANT WITH SLIM STRAIGHT ELECTRODE
• 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: 19001525
• MDR Text Key: 338877733
• Report Number: 6000034-2024-01094
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: MCM
• UDI-Device Identifier: 09321502036573
• UDI-Public: (01)09321502036573(11)211028(17)231027
• 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: 03/29/2024,03/05/2024

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 03/28/2024
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: No
• Device Operator: Lay User/Patient
• Device Expiration Date: 10/27/2023
• Device Model Number: CI622
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 03/01/2024
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: Yes
• Date Report Sent to FDA: 03/29/2024
• Distributor Facility Aware Date: 03/05/2024
• Event Location: Hospital
• Date Report to Manufacturer: 03/05/2024
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Outcome(s): Required Intervention; Life Threatening
• Patient Sex: Female