BCI Bone Conduction Implant Kit 51032Recalls & reported problems
Med-El Elektromedizinische Geräte Gesellschaft m.b.H. · Bone Conduction Implant Kit · Class 2 · Implant
Data updated Oct 18, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy
- Adverse event reports
- 4
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 2
- Recalls naming it
- 0
Summary
The FDA's MAUDE database contains 4 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 09008738510328), received between Nov 14, 2019 and Oct 17, 2023 — classified as 2 injuries, 2 malfunctions.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Device Appears to Trigger Rejection” (2 reports).
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
- Device Appears to Trigger Rejection2
- Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem1
- No Device Output1
- Output Problem1
Patient problems
- Failure of Implant2
- Tissue Breakdown2
- No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions1
- Pain1
- Unspecified Infection1
Recent adverse event reports
The 4 most recent of 4 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
MalfunctionOct 17, 2023No Device Output; No Device Output
THE USER REPORTED THAT IN (B)(6) 2023 HE LOST ACCESS TO SOUND WITH THE DEVICE.
Patient problems: Failure of Implant; No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 17949074 ↗InjuryJun 8, 2020Device Appears to Trigger Rejection; Device Appears to Trigger Rejection
THE USER REPORTED PAIN AT THE IMPLANT SITE. THE DEVICE WAS STILL FUNCTIONING PRIOR TO BEING REMOVED. THE DEVICE WAS EXPLANTED ON (B)(6) 2020. ACCORDING TO THE EXPLANTATION REPORT THERE WAS AN EXTRUSION AND WOUND HEALING ISSUES. IN ADDITION THERE WAS A REPORT OF BIOFILM FORMATION.
Patient problems: Tissue Breakdown; Unspecified Infection
MAUDE report 10127142 ↗InjuryJun 4, 2020Device Appears to Trigger Rejection; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Device Appears to Trigger Rejection; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem
THE CLINIC REQUESTED AN EXPLANT KIT BECAUSE THE DEVICE WAS REMOVED. AT THE TIME THE COMPLAINT WAS MADE THE NURSE WHO REQUESTED THE KIT DID NOT HAVE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION ON THE REASON FOR REMOVAL. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION RECEIVED STATED THAT THE USER REPORTED PAIN AT THE IMPLANT SITE AND THAT WAS THE REASON FOR THE EXPLANTATION. IT WAS CONFIRMED THAT THE SURGICAL WOUND DID HEAL COMPLETELY AFTER IMPLANTATION. THERE WAS NO INFECTION PRESENT AND THE SKIN ABOVE THE IMPLANT WAS INTACT.
Patient problems: Pain; Tissue Breakdown
MAUDE report 10118554 ↗MalfunctionNov 14, 2019Output Problem; Output Problem
THE DEVICE WAS SUCCESSFULLY ACTIVATED EARLIER IN 2019. IN (B)(6) 2019, AFTER LOSING THE EXTERNAL DEVICE, THE RECIPIENT WAS PLAYING ON THE PLAYGROUND AND HIT HIS HEAD. IN (B)(6) 2019 THE AUDIO PROCESSOR WAS FOUND AND AFTER PUTTING IT ON THE DEVICE ONLY WORKED FOR ONE DAY. THE USER HAS BEEN RE-IMPLANTED.
Patient problems: Failure of Implant
MAUDE report 9320644 ↗
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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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