Model Number CI-1600-04 |
Device Problems
Mechanical Problem (1384); Impedance Problem (2950)
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Patient Problem
Failure of Implant (1924)
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Event Date 04/29/2021 |
Event Type
malfunction
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Event Description
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A review of the recipient¿s test data indicated impedance issues.Revision surgery is under consideration.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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The recipient's device was explanted.The recipient was re-implanted 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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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 a damage to electrode ground ring, in addition to tool damage on the top cover of the device.This is believed to have occurred during revision surgery.Photographic imaging inspection revealed a broken electrode within the electrode pocket.System lock was verified.The device passed some of the electrical tests performed.The device passed mechanical tests performed.Scanning electron microscopy (sem) analysis of the electrode pocket revealed corrosion of some electrode wires.The failure of this device is attributed to an electrode short in the electrode pocket.A corrective action has been implemented.This version of the ultra 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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