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NDI PASSIVE SPHERES

Received Jun 30, 2015 · Event occurred May 22, 2015

Report 3002743211-2015-00035 · MDR key 4878179

Device

Generic name

Reflective Passive Marker Spheres

Model number

8801075

Product problems

  • Device Operates Differently Than Expected

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 SPHERES THAT DID NOT TRACK. SITE REPLACED SPHERES AND THE NEW SPHERES WERE ABLE TO TRACK. SITE DISPOSED OF PRODUCT, 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.