MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ADVANCED BIONICS, LLC HIRES 90K¿ IMPLANT; COCHLEAR IMPLANT

Model Number CI-1400-01

Device Problems Mechanical Problem (1384); Inaudible or Unclear Audible Prompt/Feedback (2283)

Patient Problem No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient (2692)

Event Date 07/13/2016

Event Type  malfunction  

Event Description

The recipient is reportedly experiencing increased power consumption, intermittent lock, and loss of sound.External equipment was exchanged and programming adjustments were made, however, the issue is not resolved.Device revision surgery is under consideration.

Manufacturer Narrative

The recipient's device was explanted.The recipient was reimplanted with another advanced bionics cochlear device.

Manufacturer Narrative

The external visual inspection revealed the electrode was cut prior to receipt.This is believed to have occurred during revision surgery.The photographic imaging inspection confirmed cut electrode wires.This is believed to have occurred during revision surgery.System lock could not be obtained at any spacing.The no lock condition prevented several of the electrical tests from being performed.The device passed one of the electrical tests performed.The device failed the residual gas analysis test.The internal visual inspection noted silver migration across and between several electrical components.This device had moisture that exceeded the residual gas analysis test limit.The source of the problem was a feedthru hermeticity issue from one feedthru vendor.A capa was implemented.Feedthru assemblies from this vendor are no longer used.This is the final report.

• Brand Name: HIRES 90K¿ IMPLANT
• Type of Device: COCHLEAR IMPLANT
• Manufacturer (Section D): ADVANCED BIONICS, LLC; 28515 westinghouse place; valencia CA 91355
• Manufacturer Contact: rachael perez ; 28515 westinghouse place; valencia, CA 91355 ; 6613627734
• MDR Report Key: 5855118
• MDR Text Key: 52430311
• Report Number: 3006556115-2016-00358
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: MCM
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: P960058
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: health professional
• Reporter Occupation: Audiologist
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup,Followup,Followup
• Report Date: 07/13/2016

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 08/08/2016
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Lay User/Patient
• Device Expiration Date: 11/30/2007
• Device Model Number: CI-1400-01
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 01/12/2017
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 12/10/2005
• Is the Device Single Use?: Yes
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Age: 48 YR