FDA Adverse Event Injury Summary report: N

MED-EL COMBI 40+ COCHLEAR IMPLANT SYSTEM

MDR report key: 3122098 · Received May 16, 2013

Report

Report Number
9710014-2013-00193
Event Type
Injury
Date Received
May 16, 2013
Report Date
May 10, 2013
Manufacturer
MED-EL ELEKTROMEDIZINISCHE GERAETE, GMBH
Product Code
MCM
PMA / PMN Number
P000025
Adverse Event
Yes
Report Source
Manufacturer report
Reporter Location
AU
Reporter Occupation
OTHER

Narratives

Additional Manufacturer Narrative · 1

THE DEVICE HAS BEEN EXPLANTED AND HAS BEEN RETURNED TO INNSBRUCK WHERE IT WILL BE EVALUATED. WHEN AVAILABLE, A DEVICE FAILURE ANALYSIS WILL BE SUBMITTED AS A FOLLOW UP REPORT.

Description of Event or Problem · 1

IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE ELECTRODE LEAD WAS FOUND IN THE OUTER EAR CANAL ON (B)(6) 2013 DURING EAR WAX REMOVAL. THE PT REPORTED AN OBVIOUS DECLINE IN HIS HEARING PERFORMANCE. THE PT WAS RE-IMPLANTED ON (B)(6) 2013.

Devices

Seq Brand Generic Product Code Manufacturer Model Lot UDI-DI
217511 MED-EL COMBI 40+ COCHLEAR IMPLANT SYSTEM C40+ COMPRESSED MCM MED-EL ELEKTROMEDIZINISCHE GERAETE, GMBH

Patients

Seq Age Sex Outcome Treatment
1 8 YR Required Intervention