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

Model Number FUSION

Device Problem Device Operates Differently Than Expected (2913)

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

Event Date 11/29/2017

Event Type  malfunction  

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.

Event Description

A site representative reported that, while in a functional endoscopic sinus surgery (fess), the site was unable to register the patient for the procedure.It was reported that the navigation system displayed a message stating there the user did not maintain skin contact.It was reported that the image used in the procedure was taken on (b)(6) 2017.The surgeon opted to complete the procedure without the use of the navigation system.There was no reported delay to the procedure due to this issue.There was no known impact on patient outcome.No additional information was 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 ; attn:product quality experienc; 826 coal creek circle; louisville, CO 80027-9710
• MDR Report Key: 7147924
• MDR Text Key: 95837054
• Report Number: 1723170-2017-05309
• 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: health professional,user faci
• Reporter Occupation: Health Professional
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 12/27/2017

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 12/27/2017
• 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?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 11/29/2017
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 07/08/2011
• 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: 40 YR
• Patient Weight: 75