MAUDE Adverse Event Report: MED-EL ELEKTROMEDIZINISCHE GERAETE GMBH SONATA; Cochlear Implant

Model Number	Mi1260 SONATA 2
Medical Device Problem Code	Impedance Problem (2950)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	01/04/2026
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
The device has not been explanted.If it should be explanted, it should be returned to the manufacturer for evaluation.When available, a device failure analysis will be submitted as a follow up report.
Event or Problem Description
The hearing performance of the device is affected.
Event or Problem Description
In early 2026, the user began touching the implant area and the processor, without any identifiable reason.At that time, no pain, infection, or other symptoms were reported.Since (b)(6) 2026 the user has lost hearing.No trauma or infection was reported.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Additional information: based on the received information, a damage to the active electrode due to excessive mechanical stress seems very likely.However to determine an exact root cause device investigation would be necessary.Further technical checks are planned.

• Brand Name: SONATA
• Common Device Name: Cochlear Implant
• Manufacturer (Section D): MED-EL ELEKTROMEDIZINISCHE GERAETE GMBH; innsbruck ; AU
• Manufacturer Contact: laura simonotti ; fuerstenweg 77a; innsbruck 6020 ; AU 6020 ; +43-(577)88
• MDR Report Key: 24977966
• Report Number: 9710014-2026-00386
• Device Sequence Number: 21449640
• Product Code: MCM
• UDI-Device Identifier: 09008737385385
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: AU
• PMA/510(K) Number: P000025
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Device Implanted Year: 2024
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Non-Healthcare Professional
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 07/24/2026

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 Expiration Date: 03/21/2026
• Device Model Number: Mi1260 SONATA 2
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 02/09/2026
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 02/09/2026
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 04/24/2026
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 07/27/2026
• Date Device Manufactured: 03/21/2023
• 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: 4 YR
• Patient Sex: Male