MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ADVANCED BIONICS, LLC HIRES 90K¿ ADVANTAGE IMPLANT; COCHLEAR IMPLANT

Model Number	CI-1500-01
Medical Device Problem Code	Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993)
Health Effect - Clinical Codes	Necrosis (1971); Fluid Discharge (2686); Skin Infection (4544); Skin Inflammation/ Irritation (4545); Swelling/ Edema (4577); Appropriate Clinical Signs, Symptoms and Conditions Term/Code Not Available (4581)
Date of Event	01/06/2026
Type of Reportable Event	Serious Injury
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Disclaimer: advanced bionics does not intend that this report be any admission of liability, fault or product defect.
Event or Problem Description
The company was informed that the recipient's device was explanted due to a skin flap issue.Advanced bionics is still in the process of obtaining additional information.When additional information is received, a supplemental report will be submitted.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Additional information: sections b.3, d.6b, h.6.The recipient underwent explant surgery on (b)(6) 2026.The recipient presented with redness, swelling and inflammatory suppuration at the skin flap site which failed to improve with conventional treatment (type unknown).The company was informed that the explanted device will not be returned to the company for analysis.A review of the device history record was performed and no anomalies were noted.The recipient is recovering and the infection has resolved.Disclaimer: advanced bionics does not intend that this report be any admission of liability, fault or product defect.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Additional information: section h.6.Advanced bionics considers the investigation into this reportable event as closed.The recipient has reportedly healed, and the skin flag issue and infection have resolved.The recipient will be re-implanted at a later date.No further details will be provided.This is the final report.Disclaimer: advanced bionics does not intend that this report be any admission of liability, fault or product defect.

• Brand Name: HIRES 90K¿ ADVANTAGE IMPLANT
• Common Device Name: COCHLEAR IMPLANT
• Manufacturer (Section D): ADVANCED BIONICS, LLC; 28515 westinghouse place; valencia CA 91355
• Manufacturer Contact: rita nicholson ; 28515 westinghouse place; valencia, CA 91355
• MDR Report Key: 24124088
• Report Number: 3006556115-2026-00069
• Device Sequence Number: 9371517
• Product Code: MCM
• UDI-Device Identifier: 07630016815805
• UDI-Public: (01)07630016815805(11)200804(17)220731
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: CH
• PMA/510(K) Number: P960058
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Device Implanted Year: 2020
• Device Explanted Year: 2026
• Serviced by Third Party (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Foreign,Health Professional
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 01/15/2026

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: No
• Operator of Device: Lay User/Patient
• Device Expiration Date: 07/31/2022
• Device Model Number: CI-1500-01
• 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: Not provided
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: Not provided; Not provided
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 01/20/2026
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 02/10/2026; 03/24/2026
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 08/04/2020
• Is the Device Labeled for Single Use? (Y/N): Yes
• Is This a Single-Use Device that was Reprocessed and Reused on a Patient? (Y/N): No
• Usage of Device: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Outcome Attributed to Adverse Event: Required Intervention
• Patient Age: 6 YR
• Patient Sex: Male