MAUDE Adverse Event Report: MEDTRONIC NAVIGATION, INC. (LOUISVILLE) STEALTHSTATION I7 INTEGRATED NAVIGATION SYSTEM; NEUROLOGICAL STEREOTAXIC INSTRUMENT

Model Number I7

Device Problems Application Interface Becomes Non-Functional Or Program Exits Abnormally (1138); Device Operates Differently Than Expected (2913)

Patient Problem No Consequences Or Impact To Patient (2199)

Event Date 12/01/2017

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

A medtronic representative went to site to test the equipment.Representative was unable to replicate the reported issue.A system checkout was performed and the hardware, software, and instruments passed the system checkout.The system was found to be fully functional.No parts were replaced.No parts have been received by the manufacturer for evaluation.

Event Description

A medtronic representative reported that during electrode and probe placement, while using framelink, the navigation system became unresponsive and unexpectedly exited.It was reported that the site was able to log into the software and continue with the case.The procedure was completed with the use of navigation.There was no delay to procedure.No impact on patient outcome.

Manufacturer Narrative

Additional information: software investigation was completed.This issue was documented in a medtronic software anomaly tracking database.

• Brand Name: STEALTHSTATION I7 INTEGRATED 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: stephanie riley ; attn:product quality experienc; 826 coal creek circle; louisville, CO 80027-9710 ; 7635267745
• MDR Report Key: 7145787
• MDR Text Key: 95824607
• Report Number: 1723170-2017-05290
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: HAW
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00613994653482
• UDI-Public: 00613994653482
• 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,health
• Reporter Occupation: Medical Equipment Company Technician/Representative
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 01/25/2018

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
• Device Operator: Physician
• Device Model Number: I7
• Device Catalogue Number: 9734060
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 12/01/2017
• Initial Date FDA Received: 12/26/2017
• Supplement Dates Manufacturer Received: 01/05/2018
• Supplement Dates FDA Received: 01/25/2018
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 01/25/2013
• 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: 61 YR
• Patient Weight: 84