MAUDE Adverse Event Report: MEDTRONIC NAVIGATION, INC. (LOUISVILLE) STEALTHSTATION S7 SYSTEM NEUROLOGICAL STEREOTAXIC INSTRUMENT

Model Number S7

Device Problems Device Stops Intermittently (1599); Device Displays Incorrect Message (2591); Communication or Transmission Problem (2896)

Patient Problem No Consequences Or Impact To Patient (2199)

Event Date 11/10/2017

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

The software investigation found that a probable cause was unable to be determined without further information since the on-going investigation proved to be inconclusive based on the information provided.

Event Description

A site representative reported that, while in a spinal fusion, an image acquisition from the medtronic imaging system could not be transferred to the navigation system. It was reported that a transfer error message appeared. Restarting the imaging system and navigation system resulted in intermittent communication while in the acquire images task. The surgeon opted to complete the procedure without the use of the navigation system. The surgeon opted to complete the procedure without the use of the imaging system. There was a reported delay to the procedure of less than 1 hour due to this issue. There was no impact on patient outcome. No additional information was provided.

• Brand Name: STEALTHSTATION S7 SYSTEM
• Type of Device: NEUROLOGICAL STEREOTAXIC INSTRUMENT
• Manufacturer (Section D): MEDTRONIC NAVIGATION, INC. (LOUISVILLE); 826 coal creek circle; louisville CO 80027
• Manufacturer (Section G): MEDTRONIC NAVIGATION, INC. (LOUISVILLE); 826 coal creek circle; louisville CO 80027
• Manufacturer Contact: peter verhey ; attn:product quality experienc; 826 coal creek circle; louisville, CO 80027-9710
• MDR Report Key: 7101950
• MDR Text Key: 94505316
• Report Number: 1723170-2017-05037
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: HAW
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: K050438
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: company representative,user f

Reporter Occupation

• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 12/08/2017

1 Device was Involved in the Event

0 Patients were Involved in the Event:

• Date FDA Received: 12/08/2017
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes

Device Operator

• Device Model Number: S7
• Device Catalogue Number: 9733856
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No Answer Provided
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes

Was the Report Sent to FDA?

• Event Location: No Information
• Date Manufacturer Received: 11/10/2017
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 12/18/2013
• Is the Device Single Use?: No
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: Reuse