MAUDE Adverse Event Report: MED-EL ELEKTROMEDIZINISCHE GERAETE GMBH RONDO; EXTERNAL COMPONENT

Model Number	RONDO 3 AUDIO PROCESSOR [ME1550]
Medical Device Problem Code	Fluid/Blood Leak (1250)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
The device has been returned to med-el hq where it will be evaluated.When available, a device failure analysis will be submitted as a follow-up report.
Event or Problem Description
The device was received at service _ repair.Upon first investigation, the rondo 3 had a broken housing and a leaking battery.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Conclusion: during the repair process of a rondo 3 audio processor, a leaking battery was detected.The electrolyte corroded the silicone sleeve of the battery and oxidized a few parts.The damage to the housing part and the rechargeable battery inside were most likely caused by strong mechanical stress.There have been no reports of patient injury from contact with leaking electrolyte.This is a final report.The initial report was sumbitted with the fr number.The correct mfr number is 9710014-2024-01001.
Event or Problem Description
The device was received at service repair.Upon first investigation, the rondo 3 had a broken housing and a leaking battery.

• Brand Name: RONDO
• Common Device Name: EXTERNAL COMPONENT
• Manufacturer (Section D): MED-EL ELEKTROMEDIZINISCHE GERAETE GMBH; innsbruck ; AU
• Manufacturer Contact: laura simonotti ; fuerstenweg 77a; innsbruck 6020 ; AU 6020 ; 57788
• MDR Report Key: 20650848
• Report Number: 9710014-2024-001001
• Device Sequence Number: 20887648
• Product Code: MCM
• UDI-Device Identifier: 09008737392468
• UDI-Public: (01)09008737392468
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: AU
• PMA/510(K) Number: P000025
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Serviced by Third Party (Y/N): Unknown
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Non-Healthcare Professional
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 12/10/2024

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: RONDO 3 AUDIO PROCESSOR [ME1550]
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 09/04/2024
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 11/04/2024
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 11/04/2024
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 11/11/2024
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 12/10/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• 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
• Usage of Device: Unknown
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Sex: Unknown