Model Number 92127 |
Device Problem
Appropriate Term/Code Not Available (3191)
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Patient Problems
Bacterial Infection (1735); No Code Available (3191)
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Event Type
Injury
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Manufacturer Narrative
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This report is submitted on november 15, 2017, by cochlear ltd.On behalf of cochlear americas.(b)(4).
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Event Description
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Per the clinic, the patient underwent revision surgery on (b)(6) 2017, in order to have a magnet placed on the internal fixture, converting the patient to a subcutaneous baha implant system.No other event or complications that may have contributed to the decision to convert the patient were reported.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Per the clinic, it was reported that prior to conversion, the patient had experienced recurrent infections at the implant site.Treatment with antibiotics were unsuccessful, resulting in the decision to convert.
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