Medtronic received information regarding a guidance system being used during a spinal procedure.It was reported that l3 and l4 right were inaccurate by approximately 6-7mm.The site re-spun and found that the issue was not resolved, and that all instruments were showing as much deeper than they were navigating.The site abandoned the guidance system to complete the procedure.It was also noted that during the procedure, the system was unable to locate the star marker post-spin until after the third patient spin.The case was completed using freehand technique.There was no patient harm and the procedure was delayed at least an hour.
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H3, h6: no products returned for product analysis.Medtronic submits this report to comply with fda regulations 21 cfr parts 4 and 803.Medtronic has made reasonable efforts to provide 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.Any required fields that are unpopulated are blank because the information is currently unknown or unavailable.Medtronic will submit a supplemental report if additional relevant information becomes known.
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