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CI-1500-02H |
| Health Effect - Clinical Codes |
Failure of Implant (1924); Therapeutic Effects, Unexpected (2099)
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| Date of Event |
08/27/2019
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Type of Reportable Event
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Malfunction
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Event or Problem Description
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The recipient reportedly experienced open circuits and loss of sound.External equipment was exchanged and programming adjustments were made, however, the issue did not resolve.The recipient's device was explanted.The recipient was reimplanted with another advanced bionics cochlear device.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Disclaimer: advanced bionics does not intend that this report be any admission of liability, fault or product defect.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Advanced bionics considers the investigation into this reportable event as closed.The external visual inspection revealed the electrode was severed prior to receipt.This is believed to have occurred during revision surgery.The photographic imaging inspection revealed a severed electrode.This is believed to have occurred during revision surgery.In addition, broken electrode wires were found near the fantail region.System lock was verified.The electrode condition prevented some electrical tests from being performed.The device passed the electrical and mechanical tests performed.The photographic imaging inspection revealed broken wires in the fantail region.It is believed that these breaks caused the loss of sound output.A corrective action was implemented.This is the final report.Disclaimer: advanced bionics does not intend that this report be any admission of liability, fault or product defect.
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