| Model Number |
CI-1500-04 |
| Medical Device Problem Codes |
Mechanical Problem (1384); Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
Appropriate Clinical Signs, Symptoms and Conditions Term/Code Not Available (4581)
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| Date of Event |
04/30/2024
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Type of Reportable Event
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Malfunction
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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The recipient's device was explanted.The recipient was reimplanted with another advanced bionics cochlear device.Disclaimer: advanced bionics does not intend that this report be any admission of liability, fault or product defect.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Disclaimer: advanced bionics does not intend that this report be any admission of liability, fault or product defect.
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Event or Problem Description
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The recipient reportedly experienced non auditory sensations.External equipment was exchanged and programming adjustments were made, however the issue did not resolve.Some device testing could not be completed due to recipient discomfort.Device testing completed revealed abnormal results.Revision surgery will be scheduled.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Additional information: section d.9.Disclaimer: advanced bionics does not intend that this report be any admission of liability, fault or product defect.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Advanced bionics considers the investigation into this reportable event as closed.The external visual inspection revealed the electrode was severed and silicone damage was observed on the top and bottom cover of the device.These are believed to have occurred during revision surgery.The device passed photographic imaging inspection.System lock was verified.The condition of the electrode prevented an electrical test from being performed.The device passed some of the electrical tests performed.The device passed the mechanical tests performed.The failure of this device is attributed to a short at the analog integrated circuit.It is believed that electrostatic discharge (esd) led to an overload voltage, damaging structures inside the integrated circuit.This ultimately caused the device to cease functioning.A corrective action was implemented.This older device configuration is not currently manufactured.This is the final report.Disclaimer: advanced bionics does not intend that this report be any admission of liability, fault or product defect.
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