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

Model Number	SONATA
Medical Device Problem Codes	Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993); Output Problem (3005)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	Failure of Implant (1924)
Date of Event	09/15/2021
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
The device has been explanted and should be returned to the manufacturer for evaluation.When available, a device failure analysis will be submitted as a follow up report.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that in mid (b)(6) 2021 the user had suddenly stopped hearing with the device.The user was re-implanted.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Conclusion: device investigation did not reveal any device defect or damage which is expected to have been present whilst implanted.The reported issue was most likely caused by the presence of an air pocket over the reference electrode.Mechanical damages found during investigation are attributable to the removal surgery.This is a final report.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that on (b)(6) 2021.The user had suddenly stopped hearing with the device.The user was re-implanted.

• Brand Name: MED-EL MAESTRO COCHLEAR IMPLANT SYSTEM
• Common Device Name: COCHLEAR IMPLANT
• Manufacturer (Section D): MED-EL ELEKTROMEDIZINISCHE GERAETE GMBH; innsbruck ; AU
• Manufacturer Contact: laura simonotti ; fuerstenweg 77a; innsbruck 6020 ; AU 6020 ; 57788
• MDR Report Key: 15408919
• Report Number: 9710014-2022-00669
• Device Sequence Number: 6952867
• Product Code: MCM
• UDI-Device Identifier: 09008737049157
• UDI-Public: (01)09008737049157
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: CH
• PMA/510(K) Number: P000025
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Device Implanted Year: 2020
• Device Explanted Year: 2022
• Serviced by Third Party (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Non-Healthcare Professional
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 11/04/2022

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Operator of Device: Lay User/Patient
• Device Expiration Date: 12/09/2022
• Device Model Number: SONATA
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 09/06/2022
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 09/06/2022
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 09/13/2022
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 11/04/2022
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 12/09/2019
• Is the Device Labeled for Single Use? (Y/N): Yes
• Is This a Single-Use Device that was Reprocessed and Reused on a Patient? (Y/N): No
• Usage of Device: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Outcome Attributed to Adverse Event: Required Intervention
• Patient Age: 6 YR
• Patient Sex: Male