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

Model Number	9735665
Medical Device Problem Code	Positioning Problem (3009)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	09/01/2026
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
Medtronic received information regarding a navigation system being used during a cranial biopsy procedure.It was reported that automated trajectory guidance unit was unable to lock into target.The unit only showed the dashed circle indicating there was no reachability information available.A manufacturer representative (rep) confirmed the ip address and communication between navigation system and targeting unit, the tool verified.They were in the navigation task on the system and the surgical plan was available.The unit was in home position after gross positioning.There was a delay of less than 1 hour and no impact on patient outcome reported.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Continuation of d10: product id 9735670 (serial: (b)(6)); product type: ; implant date n/a; explant date n/a.H3: a medtronic representative went to the site to test the equipment.Testing revealed that no faults or failures were found.The navigation system then passed the system checkout and was found to be fully functional.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 ; +1(763)526-5677
• MDR Report Key: 50900144
• Report Number: 1723170-2026-01376
• Device Sequence Number: 14910298
• Product Code: HAW
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00763000359881
• UDI-Public: (01)00763000359881(11)210914
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: OH
• 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: Other Health Care Professional
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date (Section B): 09/25/2026

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?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 09/01/2026
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 09/25/2026
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 09/14/2021
• 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
• Concomitant Medical Products and Therapy/Usage Dates: SEE H11...
• Patient Age: 30 YR
• Patient Sex: Male
• Patient Weight: 320 LB