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

Model Number	MI1250 SYNCHRONY 2
Medical Device Problem Code	Impedance Problem (2950)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	Failure of Implant (1924)
Date of Event	04/04/2023
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
The device has not been explanted.If it should be explanted, it 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
In situ testing showed affected channels.It was reported that the user is highly active, which leads to continuous falls on the floor.In (b)(6) 2023, the user broke the bones of his right arm after falling off the couch onto the hard wood floor.At the end of (b)(6) 2023, the user fell off the deck onto the grass and showed bruises.Moreover, the user has hit his head daily with his own hands.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Additional information: according to the currently available information, damage to the active electrode likely caused by minute device mobility is suspected.However, to determine an exact root cause a device investigation of the explanted device is necessary.The recipient will be further monitored by the clinic.
Event or Problem Description
In situ testing showed affected channels.It was reported that the user is highly active, which leads to continuous falls on the floor.Moreover, the user has hit his head daily with his own hands.

• 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: 16723430
• Report Number: 9710014-2023-00301
• Device Sequence Number: 7949890
• Product Code: MCM
• UDI-Device Identifier: 09008737366803
• UDI-Public: (01)09008737366803
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: P000025
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Device Implanted Year: 2020
• Serviced by Third Party (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other Health Care Professional
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 08/23/2023

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 Expiration Date: 09/11/2022
• Device Model Number: MI1250 SYNCHRONY 2
• Device Catalogue Number: 36709
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 04/04/2023
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 04/04/2023
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 04/12/2023
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 08/23/2023
• Date Device Manufactured: 09/11/2019
• 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
• Patient Age: 7 YR
• Patient Sex: Male