MAUDE Adverse Event Report: QUALITY TECH SERVICES LLC PASSIVE BIOPSY NEEDLE; NEUROLOGICAL STEREOTAXIC INSTRUMENT

Model Number	9733068
Medical Device Problem Code	Use of Device Problem (1670)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	05/22/2023
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
This regulatory report is being submitted due to retrospective review through capa 624392.This event occurred in new zealand, see section e.H2, h3: the returned biopsy needle was analyzed.It was clogged.Codes b01, c0708, and d02 are applicable.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 a navigation device used during a cranial biopsy procedure.It was reported that surgeon was performing a navigus biopsy and was unable to aspirate or irrigate the internal channel of the biopsy needle.Another needle kit was opened and procedure was completed without further issue.There was no delay and no impact on patient outcome.

• Brand Name: PASSIVE BIOPSY NEEDLE
• Common Device Name: NEUROLOGICAL STEREOTAXIC INSTRUMENT
• Manufacturer (Section D): QUALITY TECH SERVICES LLC; 7842 hickory flat highway; suite d; woodstock GA 30188
• Manufacturer (Section G): QUALITY TECH SERVICES LLC; 7842 hickory flat highway; suite d; woodstock GA 30188
• Manufacturer Contact: justin ellis ; 8200 coral sea street ne mvs21; mounds view, MN 55112 ; 7635265677
• MDR Report Key: 21425687
• Report Number: 3012165443-2025-00016
• Device Sequence Number: 7792757
• Product Code: HAW
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00643169702943
• UDI-Public: 00643169702943
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: NZ
• PMA/510(K) Number: K971247
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Serviced by Third Party (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Foreign,Health Professional,Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date (Section B): 02/20/2025

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 Expiration Date: 11/30/2024
• Device Model Number: 9733068
• Device Catalogue Number: 9733068
• Device Lot Number: 066533422
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 12/05/2023
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 12/05/2023
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 02/20/2025
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 11/30/2022
• Is the Device Labeled for Single Use? (Y/N): Yes
• Is This a Single-Use Device that was Reprocessed and Reused on a Patient? (Y/N): No
• Usage of Device: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Sex: Unknown