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

Model Number S7

Device Problem Material Frayed (1262)

Patient Problem No Patient Involvement (2645)

Event Date 06/29/2018

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

No patient information provided as no patient was involved in this concern.A medtronic representative went to the site to test the equipment.Testing revealed that replacing the axiem cable resolved the issue.The system then passed the system checkout and was found to be fully functional.The axiem cable was returned to the manufacturer for analysis.Analysis found that the cable was in good condition with no apparent physical damage.The cable passed continuity test with no opens or shorts.No fault found.

Event Description

Medtronic received information regarding a navigation device being used outside of procedure.It was reported that the axiem communication cable was frayed.It was reported that the issue was found when the system was being stored.There was no patient present at the time of the issue.

• 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: prashanth gali ; navigation customer quality; 826 coal creek circle; louisville, CO 80027-9710 ; 7208902515
• MDR Report Key: 7710469
• MDR Text Key: 114711190
• Report Number: 1723170-2018-03632
• 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
• Reporter Occupation: Biomedical Engineer
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 07/23/2018

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 07/23/2018
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: S7
• Device Catalogue Number: 9733927
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 07/06/2018
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 06/29/2018
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 06/16/2010
• 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