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InjuryLOF

CERVICAL STIM

Received Apr 6, 2026 · Event occurred Mar 13, 2026

Report 2183449-2026-00010 · MDR key 24792889

Device

Generic name

Osteogenesis Stimulator, Cervical-stim

Manufacturer

Orthofix, Llc

Model number

5505

Catalog number

655505-0001

Product problems

  • Insufficient Device Problem Information

Patient

NA · Male

  • Hearing Impairment

Narrative

Additional Manufacturer Narrative

THE DEVICE WAS RETURNED FOR INVESTIGATION. CONFIRMED DEVICE MET DESIGN SPECIFICATION AND WORKED AS INTENDED. DHR HAS BEEN REVIEWED DURING INVESTIGATION AND ALL UNITS FROM THE WORK ORDER PASSED FINAL INSPECTION.

Description of Event or Problem

PATIENT REPORTED FALLING ASLEEP WITH THE DEVICE ON AND THE COLLAR SLIPPED UP AROUND THE JAW AREA FOR ABOUT ONE HOUR. UPON WAKING THE PATIENT REPORTED HEARING GOING OUT AND WATER/FLUID CAME OUT OF THE EAR. THE PATIENT WAS SEEN BY THE PRESCRIBING DOCTOR AND WAS PRESCRIBED MEDICATION. PATIENT DISCONTINUED USE OF THE DEVICE.