Nucleus Z43004Recalls & reported problems
Cochlear Limited · ABI 24M · Class 3 · Implant
Data updated Oct 13, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy
- Adverse event reports
- 9
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 9
- Recalls naming it
- 0
Summary
The FDA's MAUDE database contains 9 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 09321502002325), received between May 15, 2019 and Mar 21, 2023 — classified as 9 injuries.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “No Device Output” (1 report).
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. How this data works · Data updated Oct 13, 2026.
Most reported problems
Device problems
- Appropriate Device Problem Term/Code Not Available6
- Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem2
- No Device Output1
Patient problems
- Hearing Impairment3
- No Code Available3
- Appropriate Clinical Signs, Symptoms and Conditions Term/Code Not Available2
- Pain1
- Undesired Nerve Stimulation1
Recent adverse event reports
The 9 most recent of 9 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
InjuryMar 21, 2023Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem
PER THE CLINIC, THE DEVICE WAS ELECTIVELY EXPLANTED ON (B)(6) 2023, DUE TO RECURRENCE OF CEREBELLOPONTINE ANGLE TUMOUR. THERE ARE NO PLANS TO REIMPLANT THE PATIENT WITH A NEW DEVICE AS OF THE DATE OF THIS REPORT.
Patient problems: Appropriate Clinical Signs, Symptoms and Conditions Term/Code Not Available
MAUDE report 16580197 ↗InjuryJan 4, 2021Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem
PER THE CLINIC, THE PATIENT EXPERIENCED NON-AUDITORY SENSATIONS AND POOR PERFORMANCE WITH THE DEVICE. THE DEVICE WAS EXPLANTED ON (B)(6) 2020. THERE ARE NO PLANS TO REIMPLANT THE PATIENT WITH A NEW DEVICE AS OF THE DATE OF THIS REPORT.
Patient problems: Appropriate Clinical Signs, Symptoms and Conditions Term/Code Not Available
MAUDE report 11106243 ↗InjuryApr 27, 2020Appropriate Device Problem Term/Code Not Available; Appropriate Device Problem Term/Code Not Available
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE PATIENT'S DEVICE WAS EXPLANTED (DATE NOT REPORTED). ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WAS REQUESTED BUT NOT MADE AVAILABLE AS OF THE DATE OF THIS REPORT.
Patient problems: No Code Available
MAUDE report 10003566 ↗InjuryApr 27, 2020Appropriate Device Problem Term/Code Not Available; Appropriate Device Problem Term/Code Not Available
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE PATIENT'S DEVICE WAS EXPLANTED (DATE NOT REPORTED). ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WAS REQUESTED BUT NOT MADE AVAILABLE AS OF THE DATE OF THIS REPORT.
Patient problems: No Code Available
MAUDE report 10003565 ↗InjuryMar 17, 2020Appropriate Device Problem Term/Code Not Available; Appropriate Device Problem Term/Code Not Available
PER THE PATIENT'S SURGEON, THE DEVICE WAS EXPLANTED ON (B)(6) 2019 DUE TO NON-USE.
Patient problems: No Code Available
MAUDE report 9845808 ↗InjuryJan 23, 2020Appropriate Device Problem Term/Code Not Available; Appropriate Device Problem Term/Code Not Available
PER THE PATIENT'S SURGEON, THE PATIENT EXPERIENCED PAIN AND NON-AUDITORY SENSATIONS WITH DEVICE USE; SUBSEQUENTLY THE DEVICE WAS EXPLANTED ON (B)(6) 2018.
Patient problems: Pain; Undesired Nerve Stimulation
MAUDE report 9625069 ↗InjuryJul 25, 2019Appropriate Device Problem Term/Code Not Available; Appropriate Device Problem Term/Code Not Available
PER THE CLINIC, THE PATIENT EXPERIENCED NO SOUND AFTER A TRAUMA TO THE IMPLANT SITE. THE IMPLANT REMAINS IN-SITU.
Patient problems: Hearing Impairment
MAUDE report 8829475 ↗InjuryJul 25, 2019Appropriate Device Problem Term/Code Not Available; Appropriate Device Problem Term/Code Not Available
PER THE CLINIC, THE PATIENT EXPERIENCED NO SOUND AFTER A TRAUMA TO THE IMPLANT SITE. THE IMPLANT REMAINS IN-SITU.
Patient problems: Hearing Impairment
MAUDE report 8829474 ↗InjuryMay 15, 2019No Device Output; No Device Output
PER THE AUDIOLOGIST, THE PATIENT EXPERIENCED A PERFORMANCE DECREMENT AND SUBSEQUENT LOSS OF CONNECTION TO THE INTERNAL DEVICE. REPROGRAMMING ATTEMPTS WERE MADE; HOWEVER, THIS DID NOT RESOLVE THE ISSUE. REIMPLANTATION HAS BEEN SCHEDULED; HOWEVER, THIS HAS NOT OCCURRED AS OF THE DATE OF THIS REPORT.
Patient problems: Hearing Impairment
MAUDE report 8614131 ↗
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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 13, 2026 · each report above links to its original FDA record
- Recalls: FDA Medical Device Recalls, file dated Oct 13, 2026
- Page last rebuilt: Oct 13, 2026. Data downloaded through openFDA, which notes it is not validated for clinical or regulatory use.
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