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NDI PASSIVE SPHERES

Received Jun 8, 2015 · Event occurred Apr 6, 2015

Report 3002743211-2015-00027 · MDR key 4825252

Device

Generic name

Reflective Passive Marker Spheres

Model number

8801075

Lot number

MULTIPLE

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 (LOT NUMBERS 1411261, 1411111, 1410181, 1411191) THAT WOULD NOT TRACK. SITE REPORTED SPHERES APPEARED SCRATCHED BUT DID NOT TAKE ANY PICTURES OF THE SPHERE. COMPLAINANT REPORTED THAT THERE WAS NO PATIENT/USER INJURY, DEATH OR OTHER SERIOUS DETERIORATION IN HEALTH.