| Model Number |
MI1200 SYNCHRONY PIN |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Migration (4003)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
Failure of Implant (1924)
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| Date of Event |
05/02/2023
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Type of Reportable Event
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Malfunction
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Event or Problem Description
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The user's hearing performance with the device is affected.Reportedly, there has been extra-auditory stimulation and imaging revealed an electrode extrusion.Re-positioning of the electrode is considered.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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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.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Additional information: according to the information received from the field the recipient experienced extra-auditory stimulation due to a partial post-operative migration of the electrode array out of cochlea.Reportedly five channels were found extra-cochlear.A re-insertion surgery was performed successfully.The device remains implanted and in use.This is a final report.
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Event or Problem Description
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The user's hearing performance with the device is affected.Reportedly, there has been extra-auditory stimulation (noticed on (b)(6) 2023) and imaging revealed an electrode array migration.During a revision surgery on (b)(6)2023 the electrode was reinserted into the cochlea.
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