MAUDE Adverse Event Report: GN HEARING A/S GN HEARING; HEARING AID, AIR-CONDUCTION WITH WIRELESS TECHNOLOGY

Model Number	21126200
Medical Device Problem Code	Overheating of Device (1437)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	01/01/2023
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Manufacturer's ref# (b)(4).Technical investigation concluded: a device history record review has been completed.No deviation or changes were found during manufacturing of the device.Trended cases investigation concluded: the connector is broken, probably because the user has (not intentionally) misused it, while inserting the cable.If the cable has been slightly out of specification that could have had a negative effect on this.This has caused a low ohmic connection in the cable connector - almost a short circuit - that will emit heat when the cable is inserted into the wall charger, causing up to the rated 5 w of the wall charger to be dissipated inside the connector.Micro usb is a very well known and used standard but can mechanically break down.The clinical investigation concluded: a damaged power supply or a power supply of very poor quality could lead to burn injuries and in rare conditions there is a small risk that a wrong charging or discharging or a battery thermal runway can lead to high temperatures or fire accidents.The chargers have been tested according to applicable safety standards.These risks are reduced as far as possible and the probability of occurrence of these events is considered very low.There are no new clinical aspects (e.G.Unforeseen use or clinical conditions) discovered from this event.Therefore, it is concluded that the current clinical evaluation and risk/benefit conclusion herein are sufficient.Risk assessment concluded: the residual risk after the risk control measure(s) is acceptable.No new hazardous situations revealed and no need to update the risk register.Manufacturer's investigation is final.This is a combined initial and final report.
Event or Problem Description
On an unknown date (best estimate (b)(6) 2023) charger were sent in with comments saying 'charger dead'.Upon viewing the physical charger it appears to be badly damaged at the usb port and on the usb cable.No harm to user or damage to property.The patient received a replacement charger and is happy with it.No further follow up information expected.

• Brand Name: GN HEARING
• Common Device Name: HEARING AID, AIR-CONDUCTION WITH WIRELESS TECHNOLOGY
• Manufacturer (Section D): GN HEARING A/S; lautrupbjerg 7; ballerup, 2750 ; DA 2750
• Manufacturer Contact: karen frisk ; lautrupbjerg 7; ballerup, 2750 ; DA 2750
• MDR Report Key: 16290111
• Report Number: 3005650109-2023-00017
• Device Sequence Number: 6701081
• Product Code: OSM
• UDI-Device Identifier: 05708296169757
• UDI-Public: 05708296169757
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: UK
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Serviced by Third Party (Y/N): Unknown
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Other,Foreign
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other Health Care Professional
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date (Section B): 02/02/2023

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 Model Number: 21126200
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 01/06/2023
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 01/05/2023
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 02/03/2023
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): No
• Date Device Manufactured: 10/31/2019
• Is the Device Labeled for Single Use? (Y/N): No
• Is This a Single-Use Device that was Reprocessed and Reused on a Patient? (Y/N): No
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Sex: Female