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NDI PASSIVE SPHERES

Received Mar 19, 2015 · Event occurred Feb 4, 2015

Report 3002743211-2015-00013 · MDR key 4617237

Device

Generic name

Reflective Passive Marker Spheres

Model number

8801075

Lot number

1408281

Product problems

  • Device Operates Differently Than Expected

Patient

Not reported

  • No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient

Narrative

Description of Event or Problem

THIS EVENT WAS COMMUNICATED BY MEDTRONIC NAVIGATION WHO REPORTED THAT A SITE HAD SPHERES THAT WOULD NOT TRACK DURING A PROCEDURE. SITE REPLACED SPHERES COMPLETED THE CASE WITHOUT DELAY OR ADVERSE EVENT. SITE/USER DISPOSED OF SPHERES AND DID NOT TAKE ANY PICTURES. NO SERIOUS IMPLICATIONS TO THIS ISSUE WERE MENTIONED BY THE COMPLAINANT. NO PATIENT/USER INJURY OR OTHER SERIOUS HARM OCCURRED.

Additional Manufacturer Narrative

NOT RETURNED TO MANUFACTURER.