| Model Number |
9734683 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Mechanical Jam (2983)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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| Date of Event |
09/10/2020
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Type of Reportable Event
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Malfunction
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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No patient information provided as no patient was involved in this concern.The orange instrument tracker was returned to the manufacturer for evaluation.Testing found that the side tabs on the unit had broken off at the tip, preventing retention of an inserted instrument.Functional testing found that the tracker could be tracked.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.If information is provided in the future, a supplemental report will be issued.
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Event or Problem Description
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Medtronic received information regarding navigation and spinal instruments, outside of procedure.It was reported that the orange instrument tracker was damaged.It was reported that the instrument tracker and tap got stuck, it was not possible to remove the tap.No patient was present.
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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