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NDI PASSIVE SPHERES

Received Feb 6, 2015 · Event occurred Dec 26, 2014

Report 3002743211-2015-00004 · MDR key 4491667

Device

Generic name

Relective Passive Marker Spheres

Model number

8801071

Product problems

  • Device Operates Differently Than Expected

Patient

Not reported

  • No Consequences Or Impact To Patient

Narrative

Additional Manufacturer Narrative

NOT RETURNED TO MANUFACTURER.

Description of Event or Problem

STERILE SPHERE WOULD NOT TRACK DURING PROCEDURE. SPHERES WERE REPLACED WITH ANOTHER SET OF STERILE SPHERES AND PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED. THIS EVENT WAS COMMUNICATED BY MEDTRONIC NAVIGATION. SITE/USER DISPOSED OF DEVICE, DID NOT RECORD LOT NUMBER AND DID NOT TAKE ANY PICTURES OF THE DEVICE. NO SERIOUS IMPLICATIONS TO THIS ISSUE WERE MENTIONED BY THE COMPLAINANT. NO PATIENT/USER INJURY OR OTHER SERIOUS HARM OCCURRED.