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NDI PASSIVE SPHERES

Received Jun 8, 2015 · Event occurred Apr 15, 2015

Report 3002743211-2015-00028 · MDR key 4825205

Device

Generic name

Reflective Passive Marker Spheres

Model number

8801075

Product problems

  • Mechanics Altered

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 ((B)(6) HOSPITAL) HAD SPHERES THAT WOULD NOT TRACK. SITE REPORTED SPHERES APPEARED SCUFFED BUT DID NOT TAKE ANY PICTURES OR RECORD LOT NUMBER. COMPLAINANT REPORTED THAT THERE WAS NO DELAY OR ADVERSE EVENT TO THE PATIENT. THERE WAS NO PATIENT/USER INJURY, DEATH OR OTHER SERIOUS DETERIORATION IN HEALTH.