| Model Number |
CI-1400-01 |
| Medical Device Problem Codes |
Electrical /Electronic Property Problem (1198); Electrostatic Discharge (2149)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Codes |
Undesired Nerve Stimulation (1980); Pain (1994)
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| Date of Event |
03/16/2021
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Type of Reportable Event
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Malfunction
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Event or Problem Description
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The recipient reportedly experienced an electrostatic discharge (esd) event.The recipient presents with pain and non-auditory sensations.Programming adjustments were made, however, the issue did not resolve.Device testing revealed abnormal results.Revision surgery will be scheduled.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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The recipient's device was 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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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Additional information: section d.9.Disclaimer: advanced bionics does not intend that this report be any admission of liability, fault or product defect.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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The recipient's pain reportedly resolved.Disclaimer: advanced bionics does not intend that this report be any admission of liability, fault or product defect.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Advanced bionics considers the investigation into this reportable event as closed.The external visual inspection revealed tool damage to the top and bottom covers, and cuts to the electrode.These are believed to have occurred during revision surgery.The photographic imaging inspection revealed cut electrode wires in the electrode.This is believed to have occurred during revision surgery.System lock was verified.The device passed some of the electrical tests performed.The device passed the mechanical tests performed.The failure of this device is believed to be attributed to a short from a power node to the case ground at the analog chip.It is believed that electrostatic discharge (esd) led to an overload voltage, damaging structures on case ground node inside the analog integrated circuit.This ultimately caused the device to cease functioning normally.A corrective action was implemented.This version of the hires 90k device 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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