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

Model Number S7

Device Problem Communication or Transmission Problem (2896)

Patient Problem No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient (2692)

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 site representative reported that during spinal fusion procedure, the site was unable to push images from imaging system to navigation system.Multiple attempts were made to push exams and the imaging system and navigation system were rebooted several times but the issue was not resolved.The procedure was completed without the use of navigation.There was a delay of less than 1 hour.No known impact on patient outcome.

Manufacturer Narrative

Three documented attempts were made to obtain the software logs from the site.All three attempts were unsuccessful.No further action required.

• 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: stephanie riley ; navigation customer quality; 826 coal creek circle; louisville, CO 80027-9710 ; 7635267745
• MDR Report Key: 7146016
• MDR Text Key: 95848022
• Report Number: 1723170-2017-05293
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: HAW
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00613994450944
• UDI-Public: 00613994450944
• 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,foreig
• Reporter Occupation: Health Professional
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 08/14/2018

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 12/26/2017
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Physician
• Device Model Number: S7
• Device Catalogue Number: 9733856
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 08/14/2018
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 10/31/2008
• 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: 87