MAUDE Adverse Event Report: MED-EL ELEKTROMEDIZINISCHE GERAETE GMBH MED-EL MAESTRO COCHLEAR IMPLANT SYSTEM

Model Number SONATA

Device Problem Output Problem (3005)

Patient Problems Failure of Implant (1924); No Information (3190)

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

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.

Event Description

In situ measurements show abnormal results.It is unknown whether the user's hearing performance with the device is affected.

Manufacturer Narrative

Additional information: according to the currently available information, damage to the active electrode as might be caused by an external mechanical impact appears likely.However to determine an exact root cause a device investigation of the explanted device is necessary.Re-implantation is considered but no date has been scheduled yet.

Event Description

In situ measurements show abnormal results.It is unknown whether the user's hearing performance with the device is affected.

• Brand Name: MED-EL MAESTRO COCHLEAR IMPLANT SYSTEM
• Type of Device: COCHLEAR IMPLANT
• Manufacturer (Section D): MED-EL ELEKTROMEDIZINISCHE GERAETE GMBH; innsbruck ; AU
• MDR Report Key: 10477951
• MDR Text Key: 205152624
• Report Number: 9710014-2020-00484
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: MCM
• UDI-Device Identifier: 09008737049119
• UDI-Public: (01)09008737049119
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• PMA/PMN Number: P000025
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: company representative
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 10/12/2020

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 09/01/2020
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Lay User/Patient
• Device Expiration Date: 11/03/2020
• Device Model Number: SONATA
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 08/11/2020
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Age: 4 YR