Model Number FUSION |
Device Problems
Application Interface Becomes Non-Functional Or Program Exits Abnormally (1138); Device Operates Differently Than Expected (2913)
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Patient Problem
No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient (2692)
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Event Date 03/07/2018 |
Event Type
malfunction
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Unique device identifier (udi) is unavailable.Device manufacture date is unavailable.A medtronic representative went to the site to test the equipment.It was reported that the emitter of the navigation system was replaced.The hardware, software, and instruments passed the system checkout.The system was found to be fully functional.The suspect emitter has been received by the manufacturer for evaluation.However, results are not available at this time.
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Event Description
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A manufacturer representative reported that, while in a functional endoscopic sinus surgery (fess), the navigation system became unresponsive while navigating a straight suction.It was reported that the navigation system was restarted and the representative was subsequently unable to verify instruments to re-register the patient.It was reported that the site brought in a second medtronic navigation system to complete the procedure.There was a reported delay to the procedure of less than 1 hour due to this issue.There was no reported impact on patient outcome.No additional information was provided.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Unique device identifier (udi) updated.Device manufacture date was updated.The field generator was returned to the manufacturer for analysis.The field generator was connected to a test system for eight hours and the reported problem could not be duplicated.All drives maintained an 'ok' status throughout testing.The system remained in green status during the duration of testing.Flexing the cable did not indicate any intermittent opens.
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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