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Device brand name · Bone anchored hearing implant
Ponto: medical device reports filed with FDA
799 reports name it, 2016–2026. Manufacturer given most often on reports: Oticon Medical. Product code MAH.
- 799
- device reports naming the brand
- 0% of all MAUDE reports · about 79 a year
- 42
- reports, 12 months to August 2026
- 54 in the 12 months before
- 0%
- classified as malfunction
- 0.5% across the product code
- 0%
- classified as death, as reported
- 0 reports · not verified by FDA
FDA's MAUDE database holds 799 reports that name the brand "Ponto" (bone anchored hearing implant), received between May 2016 and August 2026; the manufacturer given most often on reports is Oticon Medical. Spellings of one product vary from report to report.
42 reports arrived in the 12 months to August 2026, down 22% from 54 in the 12 months before. FDA releases MAUDE data monthly; reports can arrive months after an event, so the newest months grow in later releases. The event types recorded are injury (86.2%); across all hearing aid, bone conduction, implanted reports (product code MAH) death is recorded in 0% and malfunction in 0.5%. Event type is the reporter's classification of the report, not a verified outcome.
The device problems coded most often are failure to osseointegrate (56.3%), loss of osseointegration (11.1%) and loosening of implant not related to bone-ingrowth (10.3%). The patient problems coded most often are inadequate osseointegration, head injury and pain. FDA states that "MDR data alone cannot be used to establish rates of events, evaluate a change in event rates over time or compare event rates between devices. The number of reports cannot be interpreted or used in isolation to reach conclusions about the existence, severity, or frequency of problems associated with devices." It adds that the reporting system "has limitations, including the potential submission of incomplete, inaccurate, untimely, unverified, or biased data."
Reports by month, five years
Reports by the month FDA received them. FDA releases MAUDE data monthly; reports can arrive months after an event, so the newest months grow in later releases.
By year received
Event type and report source
Event type, as classified on the report
Who filed the report
Grey bar: all 6,708 reports carrying product code MAH. Event type is the filer's classification and is not verified by FDA.
Device problems coded
| Device problem (FDA code) | Reports | Share | Share across product code |
|---|---|---|---|
| Failure to osseointegrate | 450 | 56.3% | 8.3% |
| Loss of osseointegration | 89 | 11.1% | 13.6% |
| Loosening of implant not related to bone-ingrowth | 82 | 10.3% | 1.7% |
| Patient device interaction problem | 51 | 6.4% | 28% |
| Osseointegration problem | 34 | 4.3% | 0.8% |
| Insufficient device problem information | 9 | 1.1% | 2% |
| Extrusion | 6 | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Device appears to trigger rejection | 3 | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Connection problema connection problem | 2 | 0.3% | 0% |
| Fracturea broken bone | 2 | 0.3% | 0% |
| Mechanical problema mechanical problem | 2 | 0.3% | 0% |
| Patient-device incompatibilitythe device did not suit the patient | 2 | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Compatibility problem | 1 | 0.1% | 0% |
| Contamination | 1 | 0.1% | 0% |
| Defective devicethe device was defective | 1 | 0.1% | 0% |
| Device operates differently than expectedthe device behaved unexpectedly | 1 | 0.1% | 0% |
| Material deformation | 1 | 0.1% | 0% |
| Material integrity problema problem with the device material | 1 | 0.1% | 0% |
| Microbial contamination of device | 1 | 0.1% | 0% |
| Separation failure | 1 | 0.1% | 0% |
FDA's device problem codes as entered on the report; one report can carry several. Generic codes such as "no apparent adverse event" are left out.
Patient problems coded
| Patient problem (FDA code) | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Inadequate osseointegration | 534 | 66.8% |
| Head injurya head injury | 90 | 11.3% |
| Painpain, site not specified | 37 | 4.6% |
| Implant pain | 23 | 2.9% |
| Skin infection | 16 | 2% |
| Appropriate clinical signs, symptoms and conditions term/code not available | 12 | 1.5% |
| Skin disorders | 12 | 1.5% |
| Failure of implant | 8 | 1% |
| Skin inflammation/ irritation | 8 | 1% |
| Injurya physical injury | 7 | 0.9% |
| Discomfortdiscomfort | 6 | 0.8% |
| Skin irritationirritated skin | 4 | 0.5% |
| Falla fall | 3 | 0.4% |
| Aseptic loosening | 2 | 0.3% |
| Discharge | 2 | 0.3% |
Patient problem codes are present mainly in reports filed since 2019 and are often blank.
In context
| Measure | Ponto | Product code MAH | All MAUDE reports |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reports | 799 | 6,708 | 26,136,888 |
| Share of that pool | — | 11.9% | 0% |
| Classified as death, per 1,000 reports | 0 | 0 | 9 |
| Classified as injury | 86.2% | 96% | 36.2% |
| Classified as malfunction | 0% | 0.5% | 62.3% |
| Filed by the manufacturer | 100% | 72.4% | 94.9% |
Shares are of reports, not of devices in use. FDA states that "MDR data alone cannot be used to establish rates of events, evaluate a change in event rates over time or compare event rates between devices. The number of reports cannot be interpreted or used in isolation to reach conclusions about the existence, severity, or frequency of problems associated with devices." It adds that the reporting system "has limitations, including the potential submission of incomplete, inaccurate, untimely, unverified, or biased data."
Other brands with product code MAH
| Brand | Reports | Latest 12 months | Classified as death |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asku | 4,752 | 210 | 1.1% |
| BIA400 Implant 4mm w Abutment 10mm | 833 | 68 | 0% |
| BIA400 Implant 4mm w Abutment 12mm | 673 | 35 | 0% |
| BIA400 Implant 4mm w Abutment 8mm | 502 | 33 | 0% |
| BA400 Abutment 10mm | 419 | 18 | 0% |
| BA400 Abutment 12mm | 321 | 21 | 0% |
| Ba400 Abutment 8mm | 312 | 7 | 0% |
| BIA400 Implant 4mm w Abutment 14mm | 205 | 25 | 0% |
| Flange Fixture And Abutment | 2,920 | 0 | 0% |
| Vibrant Soundbridge | 1,265 | 82 | 0% |
| BIM400 Implant Magnet | 1,155 | 153 | 0% |
| Flange Fixture St 4mm W Baha Abutment | 197 | 9 | 0% |
| Bi300 Implant 3mm | 181 | 19 | 0% |
| BI300 Implant 4 mm | 314 | 28 | 0% |
| Bonebridge | 485 | 99 | 0% |
Ordered by report count for navigation only. FDA states that "MDR data alone cannot be used to establish rates of events, evaluate a change in event rates over time or compare event rates between devices. The number of reports cannot be interpreted or used in isolation to reach conclusions about the existence, severity, or frequency of problems associated with devices." It adds that the reporting system "has limitations, including the potential submission of incomplete, inaccurate, untimely, unverified, or biased data." FDA also states that "common products may have a higher number of adverse events due to the higher total number of people using the product."
Questions about Ponto reports
How many FDA reports name Ponto?
799 medical device reports in the openFDA MAUDE release of 28 Sep 2026, covering reports received through August 2026; 42 in the latest 12 months.
What kinds of events are reported?
injury (86.2%). "Event type" is how the report was classified when filed: death, injury, malfunction or other.
What device problems are coded?
failure to osseointegrate (56.3%), loss of osseointegration (11.1%), loosening of implant not related to bone-ingrowth (10.3%), patient device interaction problem (6.4%) and osseointegration problem (4.3%). These are FDA's device problem codes as entered on the report.
Who files these reports?
manufacturer reports (100%). Manufacturers and user facilities are required to report; voluntary reports come from health professionals and the public.
Do these reports show that Ponto was at fault?
No. FDA states that "MDR data alone cannot be used to establish rates of events, evaluate a change in event rates over time or compare event rates between devices. The number of reports cannot be interpreted or used in isolation to reach conclusions about the existence, severity, or frequency of problems associated with devices." It adds that the reporting system "has limitations, including the potential submission of incomplete, inaccurate, untimely, unverified, or biased data." FDA adds that "a causal relationship cannot be established between product and reactions listed in a report."
How do I report a problem with a medical device?
Through FDA MedWatch (Form FDA 3500 for health professionals and consumers), or to the manufacturer. See the guide on how to report.
Where this comes from. Counts are built from the openFDA Device Adverse Event (MAUDE) bulk export released 28 Sep 2026, which holds reports FDA received through 31 Aug 2026. Brand, generic and manufacturer names are as written on the reports; product code names come from FDA's device classification. A report counts here when any device it lists carries this brand name after punctuation and capitalisation are normalised. No report narrative, lot number, patient detail or reporter identity is published. See the methodology and sources; FDA's record is authoritative, and corrections are handled within five working days.
Drug data (FAERS) through 30 Jun 2026; device data (MAUDE) through 31 Aug 2026. Not medical advice.