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	Unspecified Infection (1930)
Date of Event	08/18/2026
Type of Reportable Event	Serious Injury
Event or Problem Description
The recipient reportedly presented with a post aurical infection believed to be caused by the recipients glasses putting pressure across the incision and causing a wound.The silicone of the implant is visible.The recipient started treatment with bacitracin ointment and ciproflox.The recipient's device was explanted.The recipient will be reimplanted at a later date.The recipient is healing well.
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: 50551503
• Report Number: 3006556115-2026-00994
• Device Sequence Number: 10601117
• Product Code: MCM
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00840094455993
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: WA
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: P960058
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Device Implanted Year: 2025
• Device Explanted Year: 2026
• 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): 08/11/2026

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?: Yes
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 08/21/2026
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 08/11/2026
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 09/01/2026
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): No
• Date Device Manufactured: 04/11/2025
• 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