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DeathORR

CLEARPOINT SYSTEM

Received Jan 8, 2013 · Event occurred Dec 10, 2012

Report 1125732-2013-00001 · MDR key 2909376

Device

Generic name

Neurologic Stereotaxic, 21cfr 882.4560

Product problems

  • Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem

Patient

NA

  • Death

Narrative

Description of Event or Problem

THE CLEARPOINT SYSTEM WAS USED BY SURGEONS AT (B)(6). THE PT DEVELOPED COMPLICATIONS FOLLOWING THE PROCEDURE AND PASSED AWAY DUE TO THESE COMPLICATIONS. THERE HAS BEEN NO ALLEGATION SUCH COMPLICATIONS WERE DUE FROM ANY MALFUNCTION OF THE CLEARPOINT SYSTEM.

Additional Manufacturer Narrative

TO OUR KNOWLEDGE, THERE HAS BEEN NO SUGGESTION OF FAILURE OR MALFUNCTION OF ANY COMPONENT OF THE CLEARPOINT SYSTEM MADE OR ALLEGED BY THE INSTITUTION OR OTHER HEALTH PROFESSIONAL.

Remedial action

  • Other