| Model Number |
MI1200 SYNCHRONY PIN |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Output Problem (3005)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
Failure of Implant (1924)
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| Date of Event |
06/10/2020
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Type of Reportable Event
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Serious Injury
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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The device has not been explanted.If it should be explanted, it is to be returned to the manufacturer for evaluation.When available, a device failure analysis will be submitted as a follow up report.
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Event or Problem Description
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In situ measurements showed affected results.Hearing performance is affected.
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Event or Problem Description
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In situ measurements showed abnormal results and hearing performance with the device was affected.The recipient was re-implanted on (b)(6) 2020.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Conclusion: damage to the active electrode, as might be caused by an external mechanical impact, was determined to be the root cause of device failure.The problems given in the recipient report appear to match the damage found.Other damages found during device investigation are most likely related to the explantation surgery.This is a final report.
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