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

Model Number	Mi1250 SYNCHRONY 2
Medical Device Problem Code	Circuit Failure (1089)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	Head Injury (1879)
Date of Event	07/26/2026
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
Hearing performance with the device has been affected after the user sustained a trauma to the head on the opposite side.
Event or Problem Description
Hearing performance with the device has been affected after the user sustained a trauma to the head on the opposite side.Reimplantation is planned, but no date has been scheduled yet.
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
Additional information: based on the information received, a mechanical damage of the stimulator electronics, which is typical for a severe external impact to the housing, appears likely.However, to determine and confirm an exact root cause of failure cause a device investigation of the explanted device is necessary.Re-implantation is planned.

• 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: 50470608
• Report Number: 9710014-2026-00796
• Device Sequence Number: 10264534
• Product Code: MCM
• UDI-Device Identifier: 09008737369026
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: SA
• PMA/510(K) Number: P000025
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Device Implanted Year: 2022
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Non-Healthcare Professional
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 09/23/2026

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: 04/19/2025
• 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: 08/24/2026
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 08/24/2026
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 08/27/2026
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 09/23/2026
• Date Device Manufactured: 04/19/2022
• 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
• Patient Age: 5 YR
• Patient Sex: Male