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NDI PASSIVE SPHERES

Received Mar 19, 2015 · Event occurred Feb 9, 2015

Report 3002743211-2015-00012 · MDR key 4617259

Device

Generic name

Reflective Passive Marker Spheres

Model number

8801075

Product problems

  • Mechanical Problem

Patient

Not reported

  • No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient

Narrative

Additional Manufacturer Narrative

NOT RETURNED TO MANUFACTURER.

Description of Event or Problem

THIS EVENT WAS COMMUNICATED BY MEDTRONIC NAVIGATION WHO REPORTED THAT A SITE HAD A TOOL THAT WOULD NOT TRACK DURING A PROCEDURE. SITE REPLACED SPHERES AND TOOL WORKED NORMALLY. SITE/USER DISPOSED OF SPHERES, DID NOT RECORD LOT NUMBER 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.