MAUDE Adverse Event Report: MEDTRONIC NAVIGATION, INC STEALTHSTATION¿ S8 SYSTEM; NEUROLOGICAL STEREOTAXIC INSTRUMENT

Model Number	9735667
Medical Device Problem Code	Material Integrity Problem (2978)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	03/25/2022
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
No patient information provided as no patient was involved in this concern.Continuation of d10: section d information references the main component of the system.Other relevant device(s) are: product id: 9735814, lot/serial #: unknown ; product id: 9735821, lot/serial #: unknown.No parts have been received by the manufacturer for evaluation.If information is provided in the future, a supplemental report will be issued.
Event or Problem Description
Medtronic received information regarding a navigation system.It was reported outside of a procedure that the camera was damaged.The camera fell from the camera arm.Causing the laser handle to become damaged.It was unknown if the camera functionality was impacted.The site stated that the camera mount only had two screws installed rather than the four.Troubleshooting was performed and technical services recommended doing "ndi toolbox testing" prior to usage.The next step was for the camera handle clip to be replaced.No patient was present at the time of the event.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
H3: a medtronic representative went to the site to test the equipment.Testing revealed that the camera laser handle was replaced during a system checkout.However, it was noted that the camera was functional and remained in use.The navigation system then passed the system checkout and was found to be fully functional.Medtronic is submitting this report to comply with fda reporting regulations under 21 cfr parts 4 and 803.This report is based upon information obtained by medtronic, which the company may not have been able to fully investigate or verify prior to the date the report was required by the fda.Medtronic has made reasonable efforts to obtain more complete information and has provided 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.In particular, this report does not constitute an admission by anyone that the product described in this report has any ¿defects¿ or has ¿malfunctioned¿.These words are included in the fda 3500a form and are fixed items for selection created by the fda to categorize the type of event solely for the purpose of regulatory reporting.Medtronic objects to the use of these words and others like them because of the lack of definition and the connotations implied by these terms.This statement should be included with any information or report disclosed to the public under the freedom of information act.Any required fields that are unpopulated are blank because the information is currently unknown or unavailable.A good faith effort will be made to obtain the applicable information relevant to the report.If information is provided in the future, a supplemental report will be issued.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
H3) the camera handle was returned for analysis.After visual/physical analysis the reported issue was confirmed.The pin was bent and will not plug in.Not able to test functionality.Medtronic is submitting this report to comply with fda reporting regulations under 21 cfr parts 4 and 803.This report is based upon information obtained by medtronic, which the company may not have been able to fully investigate or verify prior to the date the report was required by the fda.Medtronic has made reasonable efforts to obtain more complete information and has provided 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.In particular, this report does not constitute an admission by anyone that the product described in this report has any ¿defects¿ or has ¿malfunctioned¿.These words are included in the fda 3500a form and are fixed items for selection created by the fda to categorize the type of event solely for the purpose of regulatory reporting.Medtronic objects to the use of these words and others like them because of the lack of definition and the connotations implied by these terms.This statement should be included with any information or report disclosed to the public under the freedom of information act.Any required fields that are unpopulated are blank because the information is currently unknown or unavailable.A good faith effort will be made to obtain the applicable information relevant to the report.If information is provided in the future, a supplemental report will be issued.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Concomitant medical product: section d information references the main component of the system.Other relevant device(s) are: product id: 9735821r, serial/lot #: (b)(6), ubd: unknown, udi#: unknown; product id: 9735814, serial/lot #: unknown, ubd: unknown, udi#: unknown h3: the camera was returned to the manufacturer for analysis.Analysis found that the returned positioning sensor unit (psu) powered up on the test bench without issue.A check of the event log showed intermittent entries for firmware incompatibility dating back to november 2021.As reported, the laser pointer was not functional.Otherwise, the psu passed an accuracy test (aak) at 0.12mm, with a passing threshold of 0.25mm.Analysis found that the reported event was related to a electrical issue.The camera handle was returned to the manufacturer for analysis.Analysis found that the returned handle had been disassembled.Two of the three springs were missing.Otherwise, the handle was fully functional when connected to a known-functioning psu.Pressing the button anywhere caused the laser to light.Analysis found that the reported event was related to a mechanical issue.H6: fdm b01, fdr c02, and fdc d02 are applicable to the psu hardware analysis.Fdm b01, fdr c07, and fdc d02 are applicable to the camera handle hardware analysis.Medtronic is submitting this report to comply with fda reporting regulations under 21 cfr parts 4 and 803.This report is based upon information obtained by medtronic, which the company may not have been able to fully investigate or verify prior to the date the report was required by the fda.Medtronic has made reasonable efforts to obtain more complete information and has provided 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.In particular, this report does not constitute an admission by anyone that the product described in this report has any ¿defects¿ or has ¿malfunctioned¿.These words are included in the fda 3500a form and are fixed items for selection created by the fda to categorize the type of event solely for the purpose of regulatory reporting.Medtronic objects to the use of these words and others like them because of the lack of definition and the connotations implied by these terms.This statement should be included with any information or report disclosed to the public under the freedom of information act.A good faith effort will be made to obtain the applicable information relevant to the report.If information is provided in the future, a supplemental report will be issued.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
H3: a medtronic representative went to the site to test the equipment.Testing revealed that the camera and handle were both replaced which resolved the issue of the laser pointer.The navigation system then passed the system checkout and was found to be fully functional.H6: fdm b01, fdr c02, fdc d02 are applicable to the system checkout.Medtronic is submitting this report to comply with fda reporting regulations under 21 cfr parts 4 and 803.This report is based upon information obtained by medtronic, which the company may not have been able to fully investigate or verify prior to the date the report was required by the fda.Medtronic has made reasonable efforts to obtain more complete information and has provided 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.In particular, this report does not constitute an admission by anyone that the product described in this report has any ¿defects¿ or has ¿malfunctioned¿.These words are included in the fda 3500a form and are fixed items for selection created by the fda to categorize the type of event solely for the purpose of regulatory reporting.Medtronic objects to the use of these words and others like them because of the lack of definition and the connotations implied by these terms.This statement should be included with any information or report disclosed to the public under the freedom of information act.Any required fields that are unpopulated are blank because the information is currently unknown or unavailable.A good faith effort will be made to obtain the applicable information relevant to the report.If information is provided in the future, a supplemental report will be issued.

• Brand Name: STEALTHSTATION¿ S8 SYSTEM
• Common Device Name: 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: 14117841
• Report Number: 1723170-2022-00575
• Device Sequence Number: 19895987
• Product Code: HAW
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00763000359799
• UDI-Public: 00763000359799
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: CA
• PMA/510(K) Number: K162309
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Foreign,Health Professional,Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other Health Care Professional
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup,Followup,Followup,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 09/16/2022

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
• Operator of Device: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: 9735667
• Device Catalogue Number: 9735667
• Device Lot Number: N30645243
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 03/25/2022
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 04/25/2022; 06/28/2022; 07/13/2022; 09/02/2022
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 04/15/2022
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 05/16/2022; 07/12/2022; 08/01/2022; 09/16/2022
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 09/23/2021
• Is the Device Labeled for Single Use? (Y/N): No
• Is This a Single-Use Device that was Reprocessed and Reused on a Patient? (Y/N): No
• Usage of Device: Reuse
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Concomitant Medical Products and Therapy/Usage Dates: "SEE H10...."; SEE H10
• Patient Sex: Unknown