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

Model Number CI-1400-01

Device Problems Mechanical Problem (1384); Appropriate Term/Code Not Available (3191)

Patient Problem No Information (3190)

Event Date 11/06/2019

Event Type  malfunction  

Event Description

The recipient reportedly experienced intermittent lock.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.

Manufacturer Narrative

The external visual inspection revealed that the array was severed prior to receipt.In addition, the electrode ground ring sleeve was dislodged.These anomalies are believed to have occurred during revision surgery.The device passed the photographic imaging inspection.The electrode condition prevented some electrical tests from being performed.The device passed some of the electrical tests performed.This is an interim report.

Manufacturer Narrative

Additional information obtained reportedly indicates that the reason for explant was due to loss of lock.

Manufacturer Narrative

Advanced bionics considers the investigation into this reportable event as closed.The external visual inspection revealed that the array was severed prior to receipt.In addition, the electrode ground ring sleeve was dislodged.These anomalies are believed to have occurred during revision surgery.The device passed the photographic imaging inspection.System lock was verified.The electrode condition prevented some electrical tests from being performed.The device passed the electrical and mechanical tests performed.The scanning electron microscopy analysis revealed cracked conductive epoxy at the feedthru pin connection on some pins.This device malfunctioned due to a crack in the conductive epoxy at the feed thru pin-to-substrate connection.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.

• Brand Name: HIRES 90K¿ ADVANTAGE IMPLANT
• Type of Device: COCHLEAR IMPLANT
• Manufacturer (Section D): ADVANCED BIONICS, LLC; 28515 westinghouse place; valencia CA 91355
• MDR Report Key: 9440885
• MDR Text Key: 176308062
• Report Number: 3006556115-2019-00729
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: MCM
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• PMA/PMN Number: P960058
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: foreign,health professional
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup,Followup,Followup
• Report Date: 11/11/2019

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Lay User/Patient
• Device Expiration Date: 04/01/2006
• Device Model Number: CI-1400-01
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 12/19/2019
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: Not provided
• Initial Date FDA Received: 12/09/2019
• Supplement Dates Manufacturer Received: Not provided; Not provided; Not provided
• Supplement Dates FDA Received: 01/07/2020; 02/13/2020; 04/08/2020
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Age: 47 YR