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

Model Number S7

Device Problems No Display/Image (1183); Communication or Transmission Problem (2896)

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

Event Date 05/16/2018

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

A medtronic representative went to the site to test the equipment.The hardware, software, and instruments passed the system checkout.The system was found to be fully functional.No parts were replaced in the system.

Event Description

Medtronic received information regarding a navigation device being used for a sacroiliac and thoracolumbar procedure.The event occurred intraoperatively during the select patient/acquire scans task and delayed surgery by less than one hour.It was reported that the navigation system was not tracking the imaging system trackers on one side but was able to track on the opposite side.The navigation system was rebooted, and the camera was able to track both trackers without issue.The surgery was completed with navigation and imaging.There was no impact on patient outcome.

Manufacturer Narrative

Additional information: unique device identification (udi) and device manufacture date provided.

• 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: peter verhey ; navigation customer quality; 826 coal creek circle; louisville, CO 80027-9710
• MDR Report Key: 7588613
• MDR Text Key: 110704811
• Report Number: 1723170-2018-02677
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: HAW
• 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: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 07/17/2018

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 06/11/2018
• 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
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 06/26/2018
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 07/03/2012
• 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: 45 YR
• Patient Weight: 85