FDA Adverse Event Malfunction Summary report: N

HIRES¿ ULTRA IMPLANT

MDR report key: 16482645 · Received March 3, 2023

Report

Report Number
3006556115-2023-00424
Event Type
Malfunction
Date Received
March 3, 2023
Date of Event
February 28, 2023
Report Date
February 27, 2023
Manufacturer
ADVANCED BIONICS, LLC
Product Code
MCM
UDI-DI
07630016844584
PMA / PMN Number
P960058
Product Problem
Yes
Report Source
Manufacturer report
Reporter Location
GM
Reporter Occupation
OTHER HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONAL
Health Professional
Yes

Narratives

Additional Manufacturer Narrative · 0

ADVANCED BIONICS CONSIDERS THE INVESTIGATION INTO THIS REPORTABLE EVENT AS CLOSED. THE RECIPIENT HAS NOT PROVIDED CONSENT DESPITE SEVERAL REQUESTS TO THE RECIPIENT¿S MEDICAL INSTITUTION TO OBTAIN AND PROVIDE THE CONSENT. AS A RESULT, NO CONCLUSION CAN BE DRAWN AT THIS TIME. IF THE CONSENT IS RECEIVED AT A LATER DATE, THE ISSUE WILL BE RE-OPENED AND THE RESULTS OF THE ANALYSIS WILL BE REPORTED. THE DEVICE REMAINS INTACT IN A LOCKED VAULT AT AB, LLC UNTIL CONSENT IS OBTAINED. THIS IS THE FINAL REPORT. DISCLAIMER: ADVANCED BIONICS DOES NOT INTEND THAT THIS REPORT BE ANY ADMISSION OF LIABILITY, FAULT OR PRODUCT DEFECT.

Additional Manufacturer Narrative · 0

DISCLAIMER: ADVANCED BIONICS DOES NOT INTEND THAT THIS REPORT BE ANY ADMISSION OF LIABILITY, FAULT OR PRODUCT DEFECT.

Additional Manufacturer Narrative · 0

ADVANCED BIONICS CONSIDERS THE INVESTIGATION INTO THIS REPORTABLE EVENT AS CLOSED. ADVANCED BIONICS RECEIVED PERMISSION ON BEHALF OF THE RECIPIENT TO PROCEED WITH FAILURE ANALYSIS ON 04/18/2024. THE EXTERNAL VISUAL INSPECTION REVEALED SILICONE DAMAGE ON THE TOP AND BOTTOM COVER OF THE DEVICE, AS WELL AS A SEVERED ELECTRODE. THIS IS BELIEVED TO HAVE OCCURRED DURING REVISION SURGERY. THE DEVICE PASSED THE PHOTOGRAPHIC IMAGING INSPECTION. SYSTEM LOCK WAS VERIFIED. THE ELECTRODE CONDITION PREVENTED AN ELECTRICAL TEST FROM BEING PERFORMED. THE DEVICE PASSED SOME OF THE ELECTRICAL TESTS PERFORMED. THE FAILURE OF THIS DEVICE IS ATTRIBUTED TO AN ELECTRODE SHORT IN THE ELECTRODE POCKET. A CORRECTIVE ACTION WAS IMPLEMENTED. THIS VERSION OF THE ULTRA IS NO LONGER DISTRIBUTED. THIS IS THE FINAL REPORT. DISCLAIMER: ADVANCED BIONICS DOES NOT INTEND THAT THIS REPORT BE ANY ADMISSION OF LIABILITY, FAULT OR PRODUCT DEFECT.

Additional Manufacturer Narrative · 0

THE RECIPIENT WAS REPORTEDLY 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.

Additional Manufacturer Narrative · 0

DISCLAIMER: ADVANCED BIONICS DOES NOT INTEND THAT THIS REPORT BE ANY ADMISSION OF LIABILITY, FAULT OR PRODUCT DEFECT.

Description of Event or Problem · 0

A REVIEW OF THE TEST DATA INDICATES IMPEDANCE ISSUES. REVISION SURGERY IS SCHEDULED.

Devices

Seq Brand Generic Product Code Manufacturer Model Lot UDI-DI
1914012 HIRES¿ ULTRA IMPLANT COCHLEAR IMPLANT MCM ADVANCED BIONICS, LLC CI-1600-05 NA 07630016844584

Patients

Seq Age Sex Outcome Treatment
1 12 YR Female