Model Number CI-1601-04 |
Device Problems
Migration or Expulsion of Device (1395); Migration (4003)
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Patient Problems
Undesired Nerve Stimulation (1980); Dizziness (2194)
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Event Date 08/11/2020 |
Event Type
Injury
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Event Description
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The recipient is reportedly experiencing electrode migration and facial nerve stimulation.The recipient is presenting with sound quality issues.The recipient has post op bell's palsy which has almost fully improved.Programming adjustments were made, however, the issue did not resolve.The recipient ceased device use.Device testing revealed results within normal limits.Revision surgery will be scheduled.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Additional information: sections b.3, d.4, d.7, h.4, & h.10 the recipient's device was reportedly explanted.The recipient was reimplanted with another advanced bionics cochlear device.Disclaimer: advanced bionics does not intend that this report be any admission of liability, fault or product defect.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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The recipient is no longer experiencing dizziness or bell's palsy post surgery.The recipient has healed from surgery.Disclaimer: advanced bionics does not intend that this report be any admission of liability, fault or product defect.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Disclaimer: advanced bionics does not intend that this report be any admission of liability, fault or product defect.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Advanced bionics considers the investigation into this reportable event as closed.The external visual inspection revealed the electrode was severed prior to receipt.This is believed to have occurred during revision surgery.The device passed the photographic imaging inspection.System lock was verified.The electrode condition prevented an electrical test from being performed.The device passed the electrical and mechanical tests performed.This device was explanted for medical reasons.The device passed the tests performed.This version of the ultra is no longer distributed.This is the final report.Disclaimer: advanced bionics does not intend that this report be any admission of liability, fault or product defect.
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