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

Model Number FUSION

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 12/06/2017

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

The computer for the navigation system was returned to the manufacturer for analysis. The device was found to be fully functional with no problem found. The reported event could not be duplicated by medtronic personnel.

Manufacturer Narrative

Patient date of birth received from the site representative.

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 functional endoscopic sinus surgery (fess), when loading patient scans via cd, the navigation system became unresponsive. After loading the scan, the mouse of the system would not move. A medtronic representative recommended site to reboot the system. It was reported that rebooting the system resolved the issue and site proceeded with case. The procedure was completed with the use of navigation. There was a delay of less than 1 hour. No impact on patient outcome.

• 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: stephanie riley ; navigation customer quality; 826 coal creek circle; louisville, CO 80027-9710 ; 7635267745
• MDR Report Key: 7154627
• MDR Text Key: 103172861
• Report Number: 1723170-2017-05358
• 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,consum

Reporter Occupation

• Type of Report: Initial,Followup,Followup
• Report Date: 07/24/2018

1 Device was Involved in the Event

0 Patients were Involved in the Event:

• Date FDA Received: 12/29/2017
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Radiologic Technologist
• Device Model Number: FUSION
• Device Catalogue Number: 9733560XOM
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 02/28/2018
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes

Was the Report Sent to FDA?

• Event Location: No Information
• Date Manufacturer Received: 07/24/2018
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 10/12/2012
• Is the Device Single Use?: No
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: Reuse