MAUDE Adverse Event Report: MEDTRONIC NAVIGATION, INC STEALTHSTATION¿ S8 SYSTEM; NEUROLOGICAL STEREOTAXIC INSTRUMENT

Model Number 9735665

Device Problem Connection Problem (2900)

Patient Problem No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)

Event Date 07/26/2023

Event Type  malfunction  

Event Description

Medtronic received information regarding an automated trajectory guidance unit being used outside of a procedure.It was reported that the break out box (bob) was not functioning.The manufacturer representative (rep) stated that all the ports on the bob were red and not recognizing instruments.Troubleshooting was performed and the rep grabbed a different bob to test and that one functioned as intended with the same emitter. there was no patient involvement.

Manufacturer Narrative

Continuation of d10: section d information references the main component of the system.Other relevant device(s) are: product id: 9 735825, serial/lot #: (b)(6), ubd: , udi#: ; product id: 29631, serial/lot #: (b)(6), ubd: , udi#: h3) the manufacturer representative went to the site to test the navigation system.The break out box was replaced.Codes: b01, c13, d02 the break out box was returned to the manufacture for analysis.After functional testing and visual/physical examination the reported issue was confirmed.The interface faults immediately when plugged into the station.Fault light was amber on interface, but the rest of the leds appear to act normal, despite no tracking of instruments and no connection to the emitter.Interface won't connect to emtest.Codes: b01, c02, d02 medtronic is submitting this report to comply with fda reporting regulations under 21 cfr parts 4 and 803.This report is based upon information obtained by medtronic, which the company may not have been able to fully investigate or verify prior to the date the report was required by the fda.Medtronic has made reasonable efforts to obtain more complete information and has provided as much relevant information as is available to the company as of the submission date of this report.This report does not constitute an admission or a conclusion by fda, medtronic, or its employees that the device, medtronic, or its employee caused or contributed to the event described in the report.In particular, this report does not constitute an admission by anyone that the product described in this report has any ¿defects¿ or has ¿malfunctioned¿.These words are included in the fda 3500a form and are fixed items for selection created by the fda to categorize the type of event solely for the purpose of regulatory reporting.Medtronic objects to the use of these words and others like them because of the lack of definition and the connotations implied by these terms.This statement should be included with any information or report disclosed to the public under the freedom of information act.Any required fields that are unpopulated are blank because the information is currently unknown or unavailable.A good faith effort will be made to obtain the applicable information relevant to the report.If information is provided in the future, a supplemental report will be issued.

• Brand Name: STEALTHSTATION¿ S8 SYSTEM
• Type of Device: NEUROLOGICAL STEREOTAXIC INSTRUMENT
• Manufacturer (Section D): MEDTRONIC NAVIGATION, INC; 826 coal creek circle; louisville CO 80027
• Manufacturer (Section G): MEDTRONIC NAVIGATION, INC; 826 coal creek circle; louisville CO 80027
• Manufacturer Contact: glen belmer ; 7000 central avenue ne rcw215; minneapolis, MN 55432 ; 6122713209
• MDR Report Key: 17549573
• MDR Text Key: 321196267
• Report Number: 1723170-2023-01467
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: HAW
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00763000359881
• UDI-Public: 00763000359881
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: K162309
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Company Representative
• Reporter Occupation: Non-Healthcare Professional
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 08/15/2023

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 08/15/2023
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: 9735665
• Device Catalogue Number: 9735665
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 08/04/2023
• Date Manufacturer Received: 07/31/2023
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 06/01/2021
• Is the Device Single Use?: No
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: Reuse
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Treatment: "SEE H10...."