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

Model Number	20293500
Medical Device Problem Code	Fracture (1260)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	05/22/2024
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Manufacturer's ref# (b)(4).Manufacturer's investigation: technical investigation concluded: a dhr review have been completed.No deviation or changes were found during manufacturing of the device.Manufacturer's investigation is ongoing.A final report will be submitted upon completion of the investigation this is an initial report.
Event or Problem Description
On 22may2024 it was reported that the shell has cracked and broken off on an earmould.No harm has been reported.Further follow up is expected.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Manufacturer's ref# sf (b)(4).Manufacturer's investigation: technical investigation concluded: a dhr review have been completed.No deviation or changes were found during manufacturing of the device.12jul2024: clinical evaluation of the event: it was reported that the shell has cracked and broken off.No further information was available despite attempts at follow up, no harm was reported.Device history record review have been completed.No deviation or changes were found during manufacturing of the device.Clinical evaluation according to clinical evaluation report: there is also risk that a hearing aid's ear mold may be damaged and potentially broken due to unexpected external mechanical force beyond typical use, and this is of most concern in the context of harder acrylic molds.Should an earmold break due to mechanical force, there is a possibility that the damage results in the creation of exposed sharp edges.These sharp edges could potentially cause harm in the ear canal, likely only superficial in nature.If the earmold is accidentally dropped to the floor and then cracked or shattered into pieces, it is evaluated as very unlikely that the users may get harmed due to sharp corners and edges as the damage itself is obvious to the users.It is evaluated as highly unlikely that the hearing aid would break in the ear unless force from an external source is present when considering the shell thickness of the hearing aid.Further, the user guide includes a caution not to use a broken hearing aid, and to consult with a hearing care professional if the earmold is broken.Risk assessment: the precise nature and circumstances surrounding this case are not clear.However, risks related to device mechanical damage are generally known, considered in the risk analysis and communicated to the user.This risk is deemed to be acceptable manufacturer's investigation is complete.This is an final report.
Event or Problem Description
On 22may2024 it was reported that the shell has cracked and broken off on an earmould.No harm has been reported.12jul2024: despite attempts at follow up, no further information has been received.15jul2024: no further follow up expected.

• Brand Name: GN RESOUND
• 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: akanksha roy ; lautrupbjerg 7; ballerup, 2750 ; DA 2750
• MDR Report Key: 19582630
• Report Number: 3005650109-2024-00055
• Device Sequence Number: 7279839
• Product Code: OSM
• UDI-Device Identifier: 05708296140480
• UDI-Public: 05708296140480
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: AS
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Serviced by Third Party (Y/N): Unknown
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Other,Foreign,User Facility
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other Health Care Professional
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 07/19/2024

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: 20293500
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 05/22/2024
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 05/22/2024
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 06/21/2024
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 07/17/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): No
• Date Device Manufactured: 02/23/2023
• 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: Unknown