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

Model Number FUSION

Device Problem Image Orientation Incorrect (1305)

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

Event Date 08/03/2018

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

No parts have been returned to the manufacturer for analysis.

Event Description

Medtronic received information regarding a navigation device being used for a functional endoscopic sinus surgery (fess). It was reported that the scan was not correctly oriented. The manufacturer representative was unable to rotate the scan 90 degrees anterior/posterior. It was also noted that the 3d model was oriented incorrectly. The surgeon opted to abort navigation as a result. It was determined via phone that the scan was not to protocol and was provided by another site. The procedure was delayed less than one hour, with no impact on patient outcome.

Manufacturer Narrative

A software investigation analysis was initiated to determine the probable cause of the issue through review of the reported issue. Analysis found that the event wasn't caused by a software issue. Analysis found that the software functioned as designed. If information is provided in the future, a supplemental report will be issued.

Event Description

Medtronic received information regarding a navigation device being used for a functional endoscopic sinus surgery (fess). It was reported that the scan wasn't oriented correctly. Rep attempted to rotate 90 degrees anterior/posterior but was unable. Rep noted that the 3d model was also oriented incorrectly due to this. The surgeon opted to abort navigation as a result. Analysis showed the scan was not to protocol. There was no impact to patient. There was a reported delay to the procedure of less than 1 hour due to this issue.

• 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: erika mitchellette ; navigation customer quality; 826 coal creek circle; louisville, CO 80027
• MDR Report Key: 7824249
• MDR Text Key: 118532989
• Report Number: 1723170-2018-04266
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: HAW
• 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,user f
• Reporter Occupation: Biomedical Engineer
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 12/13/2018

1 Device was Involved in the Event

0 Patients were Involved in the Event:

• Date FDA Received: 08/28/2018
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes

Device Operator

• Device Model Number: FUSION
• Device Catalogue Number: 9733560XOM
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes

Was the Report Sent to FDA?

• Event Location: No Information
• Date Manufacturer Received: 08/03/2018
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 03/21/2017
• Is the Device Single Use?: No
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: Reuse