MAUDE Adverse Event Report: MEDTRONIC NAVIGATION, INC. (LOUISVILLE) NAVLOCK UNIVERSAL GREEN TRACKER; ORTHOPEDIC STEREOTAXIC INSTRUMENT

Catalog Number 9734734

Device Problems Mechanical Problem (1384); Device Inoperable (1663); Material Deformation (2976)

Patient Problem No Consequences Or Impact To Patient (2199)

Event Date 11/15/2016

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

Patient information was not made available from the site.Device lot number not available.Device manufacturing date is dependent on lot number, therefore, unavailable.Return requested.Replacement navlock universal green tracker shipped to site 11/16/2016.Return requested.Replacement tap 3.75 shipped to site 11/18/2016.No parts have been received by manufacturer for analysis.

Event Description

A medtronic representative reported that, while in a spine procedure, the site's green navlock tracker and their 3.75 solera tap became fused together when the surgeon was using these devices with a powerease drill.The surgeon stated that his glove may have gotten caught between the tap and the tracker, as well.The surgeon used a different tracker and a different tap combination to continue the procedure.No further details regarding this issue, or specifically when it occurred, were provided.The surgeon completed the procedure with the use of the navigation system.There was no delay of therapy.There was no impact on patient outcome.

Manufacturer Narrative

Device lot number now provided.Device manufacturing date now provided.Investigation of returned suspect navlock tracker and tap finds that the reported problem was confirmed.Tap seized up in the navlock tracker and was unable to remove the tap from the navlock tracker to do more of a further investigation.The reported issue was confirmed to be caused by a mechanical issue.The hardware investigation found that the reported event was related to a hardware issue.This issue was documented in a medtronic navigation hardware anomaly tracking database.

• Brand Name: NAVLOCK UNIVERSAL GREEN TRACKER
• Type of Device: ORTHOPEDIC STEREOTAXIC INSTRUMENT
• Manufacturer (Section D): MEDTRONIC NAVIGATION, INC. (LOUISVILLE); 826 coal creek circle; louisville CO 80027
• Manufacturer (Section G): MEDTRONIC NAVIGATION, INC. (LOUISVILLE); 826 coal creek circle; louisville CO 80027
• Manufacturer Contact: kristianna bilan ; 826 coal creek circle; louisville, CO 80027-9710 ; 7208902338
• MDR Report Key: 6170102
• MDR Text Key: 62285200
• Report Number: 1723170-2016-05685
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: OLO
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00643169101968
• UDI-Public: 00643169101968
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: K124004
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: company representative
• Reporter Occupation: Medical Equipment Company Technician/Representative
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 01/18/2017

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 12/13/2016
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Physician
• Device Catalogue Number: 9734734
• Device Lot Number: 130218
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 12/20/2016
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 12/20/2016
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 02/18/2013
• 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: 01T500000011AGUAAY