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

Model Number	9735669
Medical Device Problem Codes	Electrical /Electronic Property Problem (1198); Naturally Worn (2988)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	08/05/2026
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 system had wear on the main power cable to the system.The grey coating was changing to white.There were no tears and no cable showing.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: 9735943, serial/lot #: (b)(6), ubd: , udi#: h3, h6: a manufacturer representative went to the site to test the equipment.In summary, the power cable was starting to show some signs of wear on the outer coating of the cable.The power cable was replaced.Codes fdm b01, fdr c0201, fdc d02 are applicable to this analysis.D9, h3, h6: the hardware was returned and analysis was performed.The returned power cable did have a damaged cable jacket, but it didn't have exposed wires.The cable passed continuity testing.Codes fdm b01, fdr c0201, fdc d02 are applicable to this analysis.H6: multiple fdd/annex a codes were reported.A040507 was coded for the component being worn.A07 was coded for the grey coating changing to white.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: 50948263
• Report Number: 1723170-2026-01389
• Device Sequence Number: 9534324
• Product Code: HAW
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00763000360450
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: WA
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: K162309
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Non-Healthcare Professional
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date (Section B): 09/30/2026

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: 9735669
• Device Catalogue Number: 9735669
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Yes
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 09/15/2026
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 09/16/2026
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 09/30/2026
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 03/22/2021
• 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 H11...."
• Patient Sex: Unknown