Model Number CI-1400-01 |
Device Problems
Device Stops Intermittently (1599); Power Problem (3010)
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Patient Problem
No Code Available (3191)
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Event Date 02/22/2017 |
Event Type
malfunction
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Udi number: na.
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Event Description
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The recipient reportedly experienced intermittent lock and increased power consumption.External equipment was exchanged and programming adjustments were made, however, the issue was not resolved.The recipient's device was explanted.The recipient was reimplanted with another advanced bionics cochlear device.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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The external visual inspection revealed the electrode was cut prior to receipt.This is believed to have occurred during revision surgery.The device passed the photographic imaging inspection.System lock was verified.The electrode condition prevented some of the electrical tests from being performed.The device passed some of the electrical tests performed.The device failed the residual gas analysis test.The internal visual inspection noted silver migration across several electrical components.This is an interim report.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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The external visual inspection revealed the electrode was cut prior to receipt.This is believed to have occurred during revision surgery.The device passed the photographic imaging inspection.System lock was verified.The electrode condition prevented some of the electrical tests from being performed.The device passed some of the electrical tests performed.The device failed the residual gas analysis test.The internal visual inspection noted silver migration across 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.
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