MAUDE Adverse Event Report: MEDTRONIC NAVIGATION, INC PASSIVE PLANAR BLUNT PROBE; NEUROLOGICAL STEREOTAXIC INSTRUMENT

Model Number	960-556
Medical Device Problem Code	Device Sensing Problem (2917)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	02/01/2024
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
H3, h6) with markers attached and fully seated, the returned probe displayed a high geometry error.The support arm for marker #3 was bent causing the high geometry error.Otherwise, the probe displayed a good divot error.This regulatory report is being submitted due to retrospective review through capa 626390.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 or Problem Description
Medtronic received information regarding an imaging system being used during a cranial biopsy procedure.It was reported that pre-incision the site was unable to register the instrument.There was no reported impact to the patient.

• Brand Name: PASSIVE PLANAR BLUNT PROBE
• 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: justin ellis ; 8200 coral sea street ne mvs21; mounds view, MN 55112 ; 7635265677
• MDR Report Key: 21398569
• Report Number: 1723170-2025-00786
• Device Sequence Number: 15397492
• Product Code: HAW
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00763000055387
• UDI-Public: 00763000055387
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: CA
• PMA/510(K) Number: K972398
• 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
• Report Date (Section B): 02/17/2025

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: 960-556
• Device Catalogue Number: 960-556
• Device Lot Number: 170127
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 03/05/2024
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 03/05/2024
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 02/18/2025
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• 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
• Patient Sex: Unknown