Model Number MI1000 MED-EL CONCERT |
Device Problem
Output Problem (3005)
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Patient Problem
Failure of Implant (1924)
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Event Type
Injury
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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 Description
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The user_s performance with the device is affected.The user's parents reported that the user had a sudden loss of benefit with the device at the end of (b)(6) 2021.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Additional information: according to currently available information, damage to the active electrode as might be caused by an external mechanical impact appears likely.However, a device investigation is necessary to determine a root cause.The concerned device was explanted but has not been received for investigation yet.
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Event Description
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The user_s performance with the device is affected.The user's parents reported that the user had a sudden loss of benefit with the device at the end of (b)(6) 2021.The user has been re-implanted.
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Event Description
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The user performance with the device is affected.The user's parents reported that the user had a sudden loss of benefit with the device at the end of (b)(6) 2021.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Additional information: according to currently available information, damage to the active electrode as might be caused by an external mechanical impact appears likely.However, a device investigation is necessary to determine a root cause.Re-implantation is considered but no date has been scheduled yet.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Conclusion: damage to the active electrode which is consistent with minute device mobility was determined to have led to device failure over time due to fatigue wire breakages.The problems given in the recipient report appear to match the damage found.This is a final report.
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Event Description
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The user_s performance with the device is affected.The user's parents reported that the user had a sudden loss of benefit with the device at the end of (b)(6) 2021.The user has been re-implanted.
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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