MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ADVANCED BIONICS, LLC HIRES ULTRA 3D IMPLANT; COCHLEAR IMPLANT

Model Number CI-1601-05

Device Problems Defective Component (2292); Difficult to Open or Remove Packaging Material (2922); Therapeutic or Diagnostic Output Failure (3023)

Patient Problem Failure of Implant (1924)

Event Date 05/11/2020

Event Type  Injury  

Event Description

The recipient is reportedly experiencing a partial electrode insertion.Programming adjustments were made, however, the issue did not resolve.Revision surgery is scheduled.

Manufacturer Narrative

The recipient's device was explanted.The recipient was reimplanted with another cochlear device.Disclaimer: advanced bionics does not intend that this report be any admission of liability, fault or product defect.

Manufacturer Narrative

Advanced bionics considers the investigation into this reportable event as closed.The external visual inspection revealed slices on the top cover and fantail, silicone damage on the bottom cover, and the electrode was severed near the array prior to receipt.These are believed to have occurred during revision surgery.The photographic imaging inspection confirmed cut electrode wired near the fantail.This is believed to have occurred during revision surgery.System lock was verified.The electrode condition prevented an electrical test from being performed.The device passed the electrical and mechanical tests performed.This device was explanted for medical reasons.The device passed the tests performed.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 ULTRA 3D IMPLANT
• Type of Device: COCHLEAR IMPLANT
• Manufacturer (Section D): ADVANCED BIONICS, LLC; 28515 westinghouse place; valencia CA 91355
• MDR Report Key: 9911871
• MDR Text Key: 186735473
• Report Number: 3006556115-2020-00181
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: MCM
• UDI-Device Identifier: 07630016862267
• UDI-Public: (01)07630016862267(11)190727(17)220731
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• PMA/PMN Number: P960058
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: health professional
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup,Followup
• Report Date: 03/10/2020

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 04/01/2020
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: No
• Device Operator: Lay User/Patient
• Device Expiration Date: 07/31/2022
• Device Model Number: CI-1601-05
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 05/22/2020
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Outcome(s): Required Intervention
• Patient Age: 3 YR