MAUDE Adverse Event Report: GN HEARING A/S GN HEARING; HEARING AID, AIR-CONDUCTION WITH WIRELESS TECHNOLOGY

Model Number	23685475
Medical Device Problem Code	Detachment of Device or Device Component (2907)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	03/02/2026
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Manufacturer's ref# (b)(4) manufacturer's investigation: a device history record review have been completed.No deviation or changes were found during manufacturing of the device.Clinical conclusion: it has been reported that a user had 2 domes get stuck in his ear, and had to have them removed by a doctor.The user has used other hearing aids for 6 years without problems.The user experienced no harm following the incident.Despite attempts, it has not been possible to father further information on the incident, it is therefore unknown how the incident occurred, and whether the two domes were lost in the same ear, or one in each ear.Clinical conclusion is that the detached dome has not caused harm to the user.The clinical evaluation for the device family does evaluate domes coming loose in the ear canal.This is identified in the risk analysis and mitigated through device design by ensuring a sufficient pull force.The user guide states to contact the hearing care professional (hcp) if a foreign object or wax is in the ear canal to reduce the potential risk of harm as far as possible.There are no new clinical aspects (e.G., unforeseen use or clinical conditions) discovered from this event.Therefore, it is concluded that the current clinical evaluation and risk/benefit conclusions herein are sufficient.Risk assessment: risks related to objects getting stuck in the ear canal are generally known, considered in the risk analysis, mitigated and communicated to the user.The risk is deemed to be of an acceptable nature.Device investigation concluded: no device was returned to the manufacturer, hence no physical device investigation has been possible.Manufacturer's investigation is final.This is a combined (initial and final) report.
Event or Problem Description
It has been reported that a user had 2 domes get stuck in his ear, and had to have them removed by a doctor.The user experienced no harm following the incident.Despite attempts, it has not been possible to gather further information on the incident,.No further follow up has been received or is expected.

• Brand Name: GN HEARING
• Common Device Name: HEARING AID, AIR-CONDUCTION WITH WIRELESS TECHNOLOGY
• Manufacturer (Section D): GN HEARING A/S; lautrupbjerg 7; ballerup, 2750 ; DA 2750
• Manufacturer Contact: akanksha roy ; lautrupbjerg 7; ballerup, 2750 ; DA 2750
• MDR Report Key: 25121015
• Report Number: 3005650109-2026-00011
• Device Sequence Number: 18307933
• Product Code: OSM
• UDI-Device Identifier: 05708296386260
• UDI-Public: 05708296386260
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: MN
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Serviced by Third Party (Y/N): Unknown
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: User Facility
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other Health Care Professional
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date (Section B): 05/07/2026

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 Model Number: 23685475
• 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: 08/04/2026
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 05/08/2026
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): No
• Date Device Manufactured: 11/25/2025
• Is the Device Labeled for Single Use? (Y/N): No
• Is This a Single-Use Device that was Reprocessed and Reused on a Patient? (Y/N): No
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Age: 71 YR
• Patient Sex: Male