Mi1200 SYNCHRONY PIN +STANDARD 09396Recalls & reported problems
Med-El Elektromedizinische Geräte Gesellschaft m.b.H. · Cochlear Implant · Class 3 · Implant
Data updated Oct 18, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy
Quick summary
This MED-EL Synchrony cochlear implant is a surgically implanted hearing device. Most of the 57 reports describe the implant not working as expected — sudden loss of hearing, channels not responding, and the device not being detectable during testing — with some needing revision or reimplantation surgery, plus 11 injuries involving skin breakdown and skin tears. No deaths were reported and no recalls name this device.
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- Adverse event reports
- 60
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 11
- Recalls naming it
- 0
Summary
The FDA's MAUDE database contains 60 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 09008737093969), received between Jul 9, 2018 and Sep 24, 2026 — classified as 11 injuries, 49 malfunctions.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Impedance Problem” (41 reports).
4 other recalls cover devices cleared under the same FDA submission (P000025); they may or may not involve this specific model.
Reports come from manufacturers, hospitals and patients and are not verified by the FDA. A report does not prove the device caused the event, and counts can't be used to compare devices or estimate failure rates. What reports can and can't tell you · How this data works · Data updated Oct 18, 2026.
Reports received per month
Most reported problems
Device problems
- Impedance Problem41
- Output Problem9
- Device Appears to Trigger Rejection6
- Insufficient Device Problem Information5
- Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem4
- Migration3
- Circuit Failure2
Patient problems
- Failure of Implant34
- No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions32
- Tissue Breakdown4
- Skin Tears3
- Head Injury2
- Bacterial Infection1
- Granuloma1
- Insufficient Information1
Recent adverse event reports
The 25 most recent of 60 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
MalfunctionSep 24, 2026Impedance Problem
Affected channels were noticed during in situ measurements. It is not known exactly when the problems began. Possible re-implantation, no data has been scheduled yet.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50879289 ↗MalfunctionSep 4, 2026Impedance Problem
There was a sudden change in hearing sensation with the device. Reimplantation is considered, however no date has been scheduled yet.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50608612 ↗MalfunctionAug 22, 2026Impedance Problem
The user's hearing performance with the device is affected. No date for a revision surgery has been scheduled yet.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50391212 ↗MalfunctionJun 15, 2026Impedance Problem
APPROXIMATELY 1 YEAR AGO THE USER FELL AND HIT HIS HEAD, THE USER STOPPED USING THE IMPLANT AND DIDN'T INFORM THE TEAM UNTIL NOW. REIMPLANTATION IS LIKELY BUT THE CLINIC HAS NOT SCHEDULED A DATE FOR THE SURGERY YET.
Patient problems: Head Injury
MAUDE report 25499067 ↗MalfunctionMay 13, 2026Impedance Problem
THE USER HAS REPORTED A SUDDEN LOSS IN HEARING PERFORMANCE WITH THE DEVICE. REIMPLANTATION IS CONSIDERED HOWEVER NO DATE HAS BEEN SCHEDULED YET.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 25157839 ↗MalfunctionApr 16, 2026Impedance Problem
THE USER REPORTED A SUDDEN LOSS OF HEARING WITH THE DEVICE IN (B)(6) 2026.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 24896607 ↗MalfunctionFeb 4, 2026Impedance Problem
THE USER EXPERIENCED A SUDDEN LOSS IN HEARING WITH THE DEVICE. REIMPLANTATION IS CONSIDERED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 24258372 ↗MalfunctionJan 30, 2026Impedance Problem
DURING THE FIRST FITTING THE CLINIC NOTICED AFFECTED CHANNELS. RE-IMPLANTATION IS CONSIDERED, BUT NO DATE HAS BEEN SCHEDULED YET.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 24219740 ↗MalfunctionDec 23, 2025Impedance Problem; Impedance Problem
THE USER'S HEARING PERFORMANCE WITH THE DEVICE IS AFFECTED. THE USER HAS POOR RESULTS IN REHABILITATION. RE-IMPLANTATION IS CONSIDERED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 23875369 ↗InjuryDec 19, 2025Device Appears to Trigger Rejection; Device Appears to Trigger Rejection
THE USER'S MAGNET COULD BE PULLED OUT. A SKIN INFECTION IS SUSPECTED; HOWEVER, INFORMATION IS LIMITED AT THIS TIME. A REVISION SURGERY DUE TO THE SKIN INFECTION WAS PERFORMED AND THE MAGNET WAS REMOVED.
Patient problems: Skin Tears
MAUDE report 23848464 ↗MalfunctionNov 24, 2025Circuit Failure; Circuit Failure
THE IMPLANT REPORTEDLY WAS NOT DETECTABLE DURING IN SITU MEASUREMENTS.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 23631255 ↗MalfunctionNov 10, 2025Insufficient Device Problem Information; Insufficient Device Problem Information
REPORTEDLY, ACCORDING TO DATA RETRIEVED FROM MAESTRO 11 ALL CHANNELS WERE DEACTIVATED IN (B)(6) 2025, FOR UNKNOWN REASONS. A REVISION SURGERY WAS PERFORMED TO REPOSITION THE ELECTRODE ANTERIORLY.
Patient problems: Insufficient Information
MAUDE report 23508005 ↗MalfunctionNov 4, 2025Impedance Problem; Impedance Problem
THE USER EXPERIENCED A SUDDEN LOSS OF HEARING SENSATION. THE USER WAS REIMPLANTED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 23463362 ↗MalfunctionSep 11, 2025Migration; Migration
THE ELECTRODE WAS NOT INSIDE THE COCHLEA. THE USER HAS BEEN RE-IMPLANTED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 23023765 ↗MalfunctionJul 22, 2025Impedance Problem; Impedance Problem
THE USER STOPPED RESPONDING TO SOUNDS 2 WEEKS AGO. RE-IMPLANTATION IS PLANNED, BUT NO DATE HAS BEEN SCHEDULED YET.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 22563161 ↗MalfunctionMar 27, 2025Impedance Problem; Impedance Problem
THE USER'S HEARING PERFORMANCE WITH THE DEVICE IS AFFECTED AFTER A TRAUMA TO THE HEAD. RE-IMPLANTATION IS BEING CONSIDERED.
Patient problems: Head Injury
MAUDE report 21706477 ↗MalfunctionFeb 13, 2025Impedance Problem; Impedance Problem
THE USER REPORTED NO HEARING SENSATION WITH THE DEVICE. RE-IMPLANTATION IS BEING CONSIDERED BUT WILL NOT BE PERFORMED EARLIER THAN IN TWO TO THREE MONTHS.
Patient problems: Failure of Implant; No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 21374484 ↗MalfunctionFeb 3, 2025Impedance Problem; Impedance Problem
THE USER'S DEVICE SHOWED AFFECTED CHANNELS DURING THE FIRST FITTING. THE USER'S FAMILY HAS DENIED ANY TRAUMA OR ACCIDENT. ADDITIONAL MEASUREMENTS HAVE BEEN SCHEDULED, A DATE FOR A POTENTIAL REVISION SURGERY HAS NOT BEEN SCHEDULED YET.
Patient problems: Failure of Implant; No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 21294114 ↗MalfunctionJan 29, 2025Impedance Problem; Impedance Problem
THE USER'S HEARING PERFORMANCE WITH THE DEVICE IS AFFECTED. IMAGING WILL BE PERFORMED AND REVISION SURGERY IS CONSIDERED.
Patient problems: Failure of Implant; No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 21263407 ↗MalfunctionDec 18, 2024Impedance Problem; Impedance Problem
THE USER'S HEARING PERFORMANCE WITH THE DEVICE IS AFFECTED. RE-IMPLANTATION IS CONSIDERED. NO DATE HAS BEEN SCHEDULED YET.
Patient problems: Failure of Implant; No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 20961936 ↗MalfunctionDec 18, 2024Impedance Problem; Impedance Problem
THE USER'S HEARING PERFORMANCE WITH THE DEVICE IS AFFECTED. THE USER REPORTEDLY NOTICED A SUDDEN CHANGE IN HEARING WITH THE DEVICE. DURING ROUTINE FITTING WHEN IN SITU MEASUREMENTS WERE PERFORMED AND SOUND PERCEPTION WAS TESTED IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE CHILD DOES NOT HEAR. REVISION SURGERY IS CONSIDERED, HOWEVER NO DATE HAS BEENS SCHEDULED YET.
Patient problems: Failure of Implant; No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 20961935 ↗InjuryDec 16, 2024Device Appears to Trigger Rejection; Device Appears to Trigger Rejection
THE DEVICE HAS BEEN EXPLANTED. ACCORDING TO THE DEVICE EXPLANT REPORT FORM THE DEVICE WAS EXPOSED AND THE SKIN OVER THE DEVICE WAS NOT INTACT.
Patient problems: Tissue Breakdown
MAUDE report 20937634 ↗MalfunctionOct 17, 2024Impedance Problem; Impedance Problem
THE USER EXPERIENCED A SUDDEN CHANGE IN HEARING WITH THE DEVICE IN (B)(6) 2024. THE USER WAS REIMPLANTED IN (B)(6) 2024.
Patient problems: Failure of Implant; No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 20469683 ↗MalfunctionSep 30, 2024Impedance Problem; Impedance Problem
AFFECTED CHANNELS WERE NOTICED DURING IN SITU MEASUREMENTS. REIMPLANTATION SURGERY IS CONSIDERED.
Patient problems: Failure of Implant; No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 20332503 ↗MalfunctionSep 30, 2024Impedance Problem; Impedance Problem
AFFECTED CHANNELS WERE NOTICED DURING IN SITU MEASUREMENTS. REIMPLANTATION SURGERY IN 2-3 MONTHS IS CONSIDERED.
Patient problems: Failure of Implant; No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 20332499 ↗
Recalls under the same FDA submission
These recalls involve devices cleared under P000025. One submission often covers many models, so check the product and lot details in each record.
- Z-2356-2024 · Apr 18, 2024 · Open, ClassifiedMi1250 SYNCHRONY 2, Item Numbers: a) 39541, FLEXSOFT S-Vector; b) 39545, FLEX28 S-Vector; c) 39547, FLEX26 S-Vector; Cochlear Implant
- Z-2138-2019 · Oct 16, 2018 · TerminatedMED EL Cochlear Implant System, PULSARci100 Standard - Product Usage: The PULSARci100 Implant is an implantable part of the MED EL Cochlear Implant System and can only be used toge
- Z-2137-2019 · Oct 16, 2018 · TerminatedMED EL Cochlear Implant System, SONATATIi100, sold under the following implant types: a. SONATAti100 FLEXsoft; b. SONATAti100 H Standard; c. SONATAti100 Standard
- Z-2136-2019 · Oct 16, 2018 · TerminatedMED EL Cochlear Implant System, Mi1000 MED EL CONCERTO, sold under the following implant types: a. Mil000 CONCERTO PIN +FLEX28; b. Mi1000 CONCERTO +FLEX28; c. Mi100
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- Cochlear® Nucleus® CI522 cochlear Implant with Slim Straight electrodeCochlear Limited · IMPLANT, COCHLEAR1,475 reports
- Cochlear® Nucleus® CI612 cochlear ImplantCochlear Limited · Implant, cochlear1,150 reports
- Nucleus Z190574Cochlear Limited · IMPLANT, COCHLEAR981 reports
Sources and updates
- Device record: FDA GUDID, file dated Oct 13, 2026 · View this device in AccessGUDID ↗
- Adverse event reports: FDA MAUDE, file dated Oct 14, 2026 · each report above links to its original FDA record
- Recalls: FDA Medical Device Recalls, file dated Oct 16, 2026
- Page last rebuilt: Oct 18, 2026. Data downloaded through openFDA, which notes it is not validated for clinical or regulatory use.
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