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NDI PASSIVE SPHERES

Received Jun 8, 2015 · Event occurred May 1, 2015

Report 3002743211-2015-00029 · MDR key 4825253

Device

Generic name

Reflective Passive Marker Spheres

Model number

8801075

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 (B)(6) HOSPITAL HAD SPHERES THAT WOULD NOT TRACK. SITE REPLACED SPHERES AND TRACKING RETURNED TO NORMAL. SITE DID NOT TAKE ANY PICTURES OR RECORD LOT NUMBER. COMPLAINANT REPORTED THAT THERE WAS NO PATIENT/USER INJURY, DEATH OR OTHER SERIOUS DETERIORATION IN HEALTH.