MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ADVANCED BIONICS, LLC HIRES¿ 3D ULTRA IMPLANT; COCHLEAR IMPLANT

Model Number	CI-1601-04
Medical Device Problem Code	Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993)
Health Effect - Clinical Codes	Skin Erosion (2075); Skin Infection (4544)
Type of Reportable Event	Serious Injury
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Advanced bionics considers the investigation into this reportable event as closed.The recipient was reportedly cleared to resume device use.No further follow up.This is the final report.Disclaimer: advanced bionics does not intend that this report be any admission of liability, fault or product defect.
Event or Problem Description
The recipient reportedly experienced skin breakdown and an infection at the magnet site.The recipient was advised to cease device use and prescribed medication (type unknown).The magnet strength was decreased, and the recipient was healing well.The recipient was advised to discontinue use for an additional two weeks and resume device use once medically cleared.

• Brand Name: HIRES¿ 3D ULTRA 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: 24258119
• Report Number: 3006556115-2026-00049
• Device Sequence Number: 18175586
• Product Code: MCM
• UDI-Device Identifier: 07630016877995
• UDI-Public: (01)07630016877995(11)200324(17)230331
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: PA
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: P960058
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Device Implanted Year: 2020
• Serviced by Third Party (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Health Professional
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other Health Care Professional
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date (Section B): 01/14/2026

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: 03/31/2023
• Device Model Number: CI-1601-04
• 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
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 02/04/2026
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 03/24/2020
• 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 Sex: Male