MAUDE Adverse Event Report: Advanced Bionics, LLC HiRes¿ Ultra 3D Implant; Cochlear Implant

Model Number	CI-1601-04
Medical Device Problem Code	Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	Undesired Nerve Stimulation (1980)
Type of Reportable Event	Serious Injury
Event or Problem Description
The recipient is reportedly experiencing facial stimulation when wearing the processor and sound quality issues.Programming adjustments were made, with some improvement.The recipient reportedly received facial nerve botox.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Disclaimer: advanced bionics does not intend that this report be any admission of liability, fault or product defect.

• Brand Name: HiRes¿ Ultra 3D Implant
• Common Device Name: Cochlear Implant
• Manufacturer (Section D): Advanced Bionics, LLC; 28515 westinghouse place; valencia CA 91355
• Manufacturer Contact: heidi white ; 28515 westinghouse place; valencia, CA 91355
• MDR Report Key: 50532303
• Report Number: 3006556115-2026-00983
• Device Sequence Number: 6051115
• Product Code: MCM
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00840094455993
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: CA
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: P960058
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Device Implanted Year: 2025
• 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
• Report Date (Section B): 08/10/2026

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 Model Number: CI-1601-04
• 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: 08/10/2026
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 08/31/2026
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 06/11/2025
• 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 Sex: Male