MAUDE Adverse Event Report: MED-EL Elektromedizinische Geraete GmbH SYNCHRONY; Cochlear Implant

Model Number	Mi1250 SYNCHRONY 2
Medical Device Problem Code	Migration (4003)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	07/31/2026
Type of Reportable Event	Serious Injury
Event or Problem Description
Sound quality with the device overall is poor.Post-op xray showed possible migration of electrodes.Re-insertion is planned.
Event or Problem Description
At switch on sound quality with the device overall was poor.The implant was re-inserted and re-positioned successfully.In addition, it was confirmed once the skin was opened that the implant package had slipped down.
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.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Conclusion: according to the information received, the device was not providing enough benefit to the recipient due to a post-operative active electrode migration as confirmed by imaging.Revision surgery has been performed, during which it was observed that the implant package had slipped down, possibly causing the electrode migration out of the cochlea.The electrode array was reinserted and the implant package was repositioned.The device stays implanted and in use.This is a final report.

• Brand Name: SYNCHRONY
• 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()577885626
• MDR Report Key: 50189741
• Report Number: 9710014-2026-00738
• Device Sequence Number: 9998612
• Product Code: MCM
• UDI-Device Identifier: 09008737395452
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: P000025
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Device Implanted Year: 2026
• Serviced by Third Party (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Health Professional
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Non-Healthcare Professional
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 09/22/2026

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: Mi1250 SYNCHRONY 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: 08/06/2026
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 08/06/2026
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 08/10/2026
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 09/23/2026
• Date Device Manufactured: 02/13/2026
• 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: 84 YR
• Patient Sex: Male