MAUDE Adverse Event Report: MEDTRONIC NAVIGATION, INC STEALTHSTATION® S7¿ NEUROLOGICAL STEREOTAXIC INSTRUMENT

Model Number 9733856

Device Problem Material Integrity Problem (2978)

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

Event Date 11/29/2021

Event Type  malfunction  

Event Description

Medtronic received information regarding a navigation system being used outside of a procedure. The pins for the emitter cord were bent. There was no patient involvement.

Manufacturer Narrative

Concomitant medical products: product id: 9731203. Medtronic representative went to the site to test the equipment. The reported issue was confirmed. The system emitter was not functioning due to the bent prongs. The system emitter was replaced. The system then passed the system checkout and was found to be fully functional. If information is provided in the future, a supplemental report will be issued.

• Brand Name: STEALTHSTATION® S7¿
• 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: 13113223
• MDR Text Key: 290547549
• Report Number: 1723170-2021-02985
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: HAW
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: K050438
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Health Professional,Company Representative

Reporter Occupation

• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 12/29/2021

1 Device was Involved in the Event

0 Patients were Involved in the Event:

• Date FDA Received: 12/29/2021
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes

Device Operator

• Device Model Number: 9733856
• Device Catalogue Number: 9733856
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 12/16/2021
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 08/30/2016
• Is the Device Single Use?: No
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: Reuse