| Model Number |
MI1250 SYNCHRONY 2 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 |
10/18/2023
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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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Incomplete insertion at time of surgery with progressively poorer performance over time.At most recent clinical visit, 5 channels were deactivated.A revision surgery is scheduled for (b)(6) 2023.
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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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Conclusion: device investigation did not reveal any device defect or damage, which has been present whilst implanted.Mechanical damages found are attributable to the removal surgery.According to the received information, a partial postoperative migration of the active electrode array out of the cochlea was confirmed by diagnostic imaging.Further a complete insertion of the electrode was not achieved at implantation surgery.This is a final report.
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Event or Problem Description
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Incomplete insertion at time of surgery with progressively poorer performance over time.At most recent clinical visit, 5 channels were deactivated.The user has been re-implanted.There was significant ossification noted and the basal turn of the cochlea was drilled to accommodate the new electrode.
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