HIRES¿ ULTRA IMPLANT
Report
- Report Number
- 3006556115-2024-01081
- Event Type
- Malfunction
- Date Received
- July 10, 2024
- Date of Event
- August 15, 2024
- Report Date
- July 4, 2024
- Manufacturer
- ADVANCED BIONICS, LLC
- Product Code
- MCM
- UDI-DI
- 07630016841002
- PMA / PMN Number
- P960058
- Product Problem
- Yes
- Report Source
- Manufacturer report
- Reporter Location
- GM
- Reporter Occupation
- OTHER
- Health Professional
- N
Narratives
ADVANCED BIONICS CONSIDERS THE INVESTIGATION INTO THIS REPORTABLE EVENT AS CLOSED. THE EXTERNAL VISUAL INSPECTION REVEALED TOOL DAMAGE IN THE SILICONE OVERMOLD ON THE TOP AND BOTTOM COVERS. THIS IS BELIEVED TO HAVE OCCURRED DURING REVISION SURGERY. THE DEVICE PASSED THE PHOTOGRAPHIC IMAGING INSPECTION. SYSTEM LOCK WAS VERIFIED. 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 HIRES ULTRA DEVICE 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.
DISCLAIMER: ADVANCED BIONICS DOES NOT INTEND THAT THIS REPORT BE ANY ADMISSION OF LIABILITY, FAULT OR PRODUCT DEFECT.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: SECTIONS B.3, D.6B & H.6. THE RECIPIENT'S DEVICE WAS EXPLANTED. THE RECIPIENT WAS REIMPLANTED WITH ANOTHER ADVANCED BIONICS COCHLEAR DEVICE. ADVANCED BIONICS RECEIVED PERMISSION ON BEHALF OF THE RECIPIENT TO PROCEED WITH FAILURE ANALYSIS ON (B)(6), 2024. THE EXPLANTED DEVICE WAS RECEIVED AT THE COMPANY ON (B)(6), 2024 AND IS CURRENTLY UNDERGOING ANALYSIS. DISCLAIMER: ADVANCED BIONICS DOES NOT INTEND THAT THIS REPORT BE ANY ADMISSION OF LIABILITY, FAULT OR PRODUCT DEFECT.
THE RECIPIENT IS REPORTEDLY EXPERIENCING DECREASED PERFORMANCE. A REVIEW OF THE RECIPIENT'S TEST DATA INDICATES IMPEDANCE ISSUES. REVISION SURGERY IS UNDER CONSIDERATION.
Devices
| Seq | Brand | Generic | Product Code | Manufacturer | Model | Lot | UDI-DI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 930266 | HIRES¿ ULTRA IMPLANT | COCHLEAR IMPLANT | MCM | ADVANCED BIONICS, LLC | CI-1600-04 | NA | 07630016841002 |
Patients
| Seq | Age | Sex | Outcome | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 9 YR | Female |