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NDI PASSIVE SPHERES

Received Apr 2, 2015 · Event occurred Mar 4, 2015

Report 3002743211-2015-00017 · MDR key 4652025

Device

Generic name

Reflective Passive Marker Spheres

Model number

8801075

Product problems

  • Device Inoperable

Patient

Not reported

  • No Consequences Or Impact To Patient

Narrative

Description of Event or Problem

THIS EVENT WAS COMMUNICATED BY MEDTRONIC NAVIGATION WHO REPORTED THAT A SITE ((B)(6) HOSPITAL) HAD BAD SPHERES. SITE REPLACED SPHERES AND NEW INSTRUMENT WERE ABLE TO TRACK. SITE 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.