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

Model Number FUSION

Device Problem Imprecision (1307)

Patient Problem No Consequences Or Impact To Patient (2199)

Event Date 09/27/2017

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

Patient weight not available from the site.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 medtronic representative reported that, while in the procedure in mdr 1723170-2017-04314, an imprecision was observed when utilizing the straight suction.The surgeon opted to complete the procedure without the use of the navigation 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.

Manufacturer Narrative

A medtronic representative went to the site to test the equipment.The representative was unable to replicate the reported issue.The hardware, software, and instruments passed the system checkout.The system was found to be fully functional.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.

Manufacturer Narrative

Additional information: patient weight provided.

• Brand Name: FUSION NAVIGATION 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 ; navigation customer quality; 826 coal creek circle; louisville, CO 80027-9710
• MDR Report Key: 7102208
• MDR Text Key: 94937997
• Report Number: 1723170-2017-05039
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: HAW
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00613994380005
• UDI-Public: 00613994380005
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: K001284
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: company representative,user f
• Reporter Occupation: Medical Equipment Company Technician/Representative
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup,Followup
• Report Date: 09/11/2018

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was 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: Physician
• Device Model Number: FUSION
• Device Catalogue Number: 9733560XOM
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 09/07/2018
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 09/29/2010
• Is the Device Single Use?: No
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: Reuse
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Age: 59 YR
• Patient Weight: 119