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The reported adverse event is associated with a returned device; however, the provided clinical information was reviewed by the manufacturer and no specific device analysis is deemed necessary at this time.Previous product examinations have not showed any relationship between a product geometrical deviation and the reported clinical complication.Additionally, there are no indications that a product failure has contributed to the reported issue.Adverse skin reactions around the baha abutment, ranging from slight redness to infected tissue, are common complications with baha implants, and can occur at any time following implantation.The report frequency for these complications is being monitored under cbas complaint and medical device reporting data monitoring plan and the status is updated on a monthly basis.This event is added to this monitoring.
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Per the clinic, the patient experienced skin irritation due to sensitivity to the pressure.The magnet strength was reduced, and the patient was using the weakest sp magnet; however, the wound continued to progress.Subsequently, the patient developed a pressure ulcer, skin erosion, along with exposure of the implant magnet and infection.The patient was treated with oral and topical antibiotics (specific date and duration not reported).On (b)(6) 2026, the implant magnet was explanted, the infected skin was excised and the site was closed.There are no plans to reimplant the patient with a new device as of the date of this report.
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