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	Unspecified Infection (1930); Cholesteatoma (4920)
Date of Event	03/19/2026
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 recipient developed a cholesteatoma in the pars flaccida that was unrelated to the device.The recipient reportedly had the cholesteatoma removed at the time of explant.The recipient was reimplanted with another advanced bionics device.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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 device passed photographic imaging inspection.System lock was verified.The condition of the electrode prevented an electrical test from being performed.The device passed the electrical and mechanical tests performed.This device was explanted for medical reasons.The device passed the tests performed.This is the final report.Disclaimer: advanced bionics does not intend that this report be any admission of liability, fault or product defect.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Correction: section h.6.Advanced bionics considers the investigation into this reportable event as closed.The recipient was seen at the emergency department on april 25, 2026 for an infection in the picc line.The recipient completed antibiotics with infectious disease and they removed the port.The recipient was also given flonase.Additional information regarding treatment details were not provided.The recipient's activation went well.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¿ 3D ULTRA IMPLANT
• Common Device Name: COCHLEAR IMPLANT
• Manufacturer (Section D): ADVANCED BIONICS, LLC; 28515 westinghouse place; valencia CA 91355
• Manufacturer Contact: lacey o'linn ; 28515 westinghouse place; valencia, CA 91355
• MDR Report Key: 24840750
• Report Number: 3006556115-2026-00338
• Device Sequence Number: 18413503
• Product Code: MCM
• UDI-Device Identifier: 07630016877995
• UDI-Public: (01)07630016877995(11)220131(17)250131
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: SC
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: P960058
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Device Implanted Year: 2022
• Device Explanted Year: 2026
• 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,Followup,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 03/20/2026

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: 01/31/2025
• Device Model Number: CI-1601-04
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 03/25/2026
• 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: 04/10/2026
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 05/04/2026; 06/01/2026
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 01/31/2022
• 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: 57 YR
• Patient Sex: Female