| Model Number |
CI-1400-02H |
| Medical Device Problem Codes |
Mechanical Problem (1384); Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Codes |
Failure of Implant (1924); Appropriate Clinical Signs, Symptoms and Conditions Term/Code Not Available (4581)
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| Date of Event |
08/01/2025
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Type of Reportable Event
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Malfunction
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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 is reportedly experiencing sound quality issues.Device testing revealed short circuits and abnormal results.Programming adjustments have been made; however, the issue did not resolve.Revision surgery is under consideration.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Additional information: section b.3, d.6b.Correction section h.6.The recipient's device was explanted.The recipient was reimplanted with another advanced bionics cochlear device.A review of the device history record was completed and no anomalies were noted.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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Additional information section h.6.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 photographic imaging inspection revealed broken wires in the fantail region.System lock was verified.The condition of the electrode prevented an electrical test from being performed.The device passed the electrical tests performed.The device passed the mechanical tests performed.X-ray inspection revealed broken wires in the fantail region.It is believed that these breaks caused the sound quality concerns and short circuits reported.A corrective action was implemented.This version of the hires 90k device is no longer distributed.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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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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