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Cochlear™ Magnet (2M Sand) Z586147Recalls & reported problems

Cochlear Limited · 2M Sand · Class 3

Data updated Oct 18, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy

Adverse event reports
1
Deaths reported
0
Injuries reported
1
Recalls naming it
0

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 1 adverse event report that list this exact device (DI 09321502036917), received between Oct 24, 2017 and Oct 24, 2017 — classified as 1 injury.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Missing Value Reason” (1 report).

3 other recalls cover devices cleared under the same FDA submission (P970051); 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.

Most reported problems

Device problems

  • Missing Value Reason1

Patient problems

  • Patient Problem/Medical Problem1

Recent adverse event reports

The 1 most recent of 1 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

  • InjuryOct 24, 2017Missing Value Reason; Missing Value Reason

    PER THE CLINIC, THE PATIENT EXPERIENCED A BREAKDOWN OF THE SKIN AT THE PROCESSOR MAGNET SITE, DUE TO THE MAGNET STRENGTH OF THE COIL. SUBSEQUENTLY, THE MAGNET STRENGTH WAS REDUCED AND THE PATIENT RECEIVED TREATMENT OF ORAL AND TOPICAL ANTIBIOTICS (DATE NOT REPORTED). THE PATIENT CONTINUES TO BE CLINICALLY MANAGED BY THEIR HEALTHCARE PROVIDER.

    Patient problems: Patient Problem/Medical Problem

    MAUDE report 6975082 ↗

Recalls under the same FDA submission

These recalls involve devices cleared under P970051. One submission often covers many models, so check the product and lot details in each record.

  • Z-2155-2015 · Jun 5, 2015 · Terminated
    Cochlear Nucleus Sterile Silicone Template Product Usage: The Cochlear Nucleus Sterile Silicone Template is used in the sterile field to check the size of the periosteal pocket, t
  • Z-0003-2012 · Sep 16, 2011 · Terminated
    Cochlear Nucleus CI512 Cochlear Implant, REF Z209051, New with Nucleus 5, Sterile EO, Made in Australia, Cochlear Ltd 14 Mars Road, Lane Cove 2066, Australia. The cochlear implant
  • Z-0119-2010 · Sep 30, 2009 · Terminated
    Nucleus Non-Magnetic Plug for removable magnet implants, REF Z50100, STERILE EO, Cochlear Limited.

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