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

Model Number	9735665
Medical Device Problem Code	Mechanical Problem (1384)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	02/26/2026
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
Medtronic received information regarding a navigation system being used outside of a procedure.It was reported that the cable for the instrument interface was damaged. there was no patient involvement.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Continuation of d10: section d information references the main component of the system.Other relevant device(s) are: product id: 9735825, serial/lot #: (b)(6).H3, h6: the system was serviced in the field by a medtronic representative.The electromagnetic (em) interface was replaced to resolve the issue.Codes b01, c07, and d02 are applicable.The em interface was returned for evaluation.There was physical damage.The complaint was verified.The returned em interface's cable was torn in multiple spots with exposed wires.Despite the damage, the emitter did pass testing.Codes b01, c07, 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.

• Brand Name: STEALTHSTATION¿ S8 SYSTEM
• Common Device Name: NEUROLOGICAL STEREOTAXIC INSTRUMENT
• Manufacturer (Section D): MEDTRONIC NAVIGATION, INC.; 200 medtronic drive; lafayette CO 80027
• Manufacturer (Section G): MEDTRONIC NAVIGATION, INC.; 200 medtronic drive; lafayette CO 80027
• Manufacturer Contact: justin ellis ; 8200 coral sea street ne mvs21; mounds view, MN 55112 ; 7635265677
• MDR Report Key: 24630259
• Report Number: 1723170-2026-00435
• Device Sequence Number: 8958272
• Product Code: HAW
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00763000272739
• UDI-Public: (01)00763000272739(11)200504
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: TX
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: K162309
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Health Professional,Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Biomedical Engineer
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date (Section B): 03/18/2026

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: 9735665
• Device Catalogue Number: 9735665
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 03/11/2026
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 03/12/2026
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 03/18/2026
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 05/04/2020
• 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 H11...."
• Patient Sex: Unknown