MAUDE Adverse Event Report: MEDTRONIC NAVIGATION, INC STEALTHSTATION FLEXENT; EAR, NOSE, AND THROAT STEREOTAXIC INSTRUMENT

Model Number 9736242

Device Problem Device Sensing Problem (2917)

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

Event Date 04/19/2024

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

H3, h6: no hardware parts have been returned for analysis.B17, c20, d15 are applicable.Continuation of d10: section d information references the main component of the system.Other relevant device(s) are: product id: (b)(4), software version: 2.1.0, ubd: , udi#: 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.

Event Description

Medtronic received information regarding an imaging system being used during a functional endoscopic sinus surgery (fess) procedure.It was reported that tracking was intermittent during the third procedure of the day.This occurred intraoperatively, and there was a surgical delay of less than one hour.There was no reported impact to patient outcome.

Manufacturer Narrative

H2) correction: b5 corrected from previous mdr submitted, this event involves a navigation system and not an imaging system.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.

Event Description

Medtronic received information regarding a navigation system being used during a functional endoscopic sinus surgery (fess) procedure.It was reported that tracking was intermittent during the third procedure of the day.This occurred intraoperatively, and there was a surgical delay of less than one hour.There was no reported impact to patient outcome.

Event Description

Additional information was received stating that the reported cause of the event was due to user error and not the system.The system wasn't up far enough and there was interference with the bed which caused the issue.

Manufacturer Narrative

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.

• Brand Name: STEALTHSTATION FLEXENT
• Type of Device: EAR, NOSE, AND THROAT 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: 19202335
• MDR Text Key: 341278047
• Report Number: 1723170-2024-01167
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: PGW
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: K200723
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Health Professional,Company Representative
• Reporter Occupation: Other Health Care Professional
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup,Followup
• Report Date: 05/21/2024

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: 9736242
• Device Catalogue Number: 9736242
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 04/22/2024
• Initial Date FDA Received: 04/29/2024
• Supplement Dates Manufacturer Received: Not provided; 05/16/2024
• Supplement Dates FDA Received: 04/29/2024; 05/21/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: No
• 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 H11...
• Patient Age: 48 YR
• Patient Sex: Female