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NDI PASSIVE SPHERES

Received Aug 10, 2015 · Event occurred Jul 7, 2015

Report 3002743211-2015-00043 · MDR key 4988381

Device

Generic name

Reflective Passive Marker Spheres

Model number

8801075

Product problems

  • Mechanical Problem

Patient

Not reported

  • No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient

Narrative

Additional Manufacturer Narrative

DEVICE NOT RETURNED.

Description of Event or Problem

THIS EVENT WAS COMMUNICATED BY A MEDTRONIC REPRESENTATIVE WHO REPORTED THAT A SITE ((B)(6) HOSPITAL) HAD SPHERES THAT DID NOT TRACK. SITE REPLACED SPHERES AND CONTINUED WITH PROCEDURE WITH NO DELAY OR ADVERSE EVENT. LOT NUMBER IS UNKNOWN. SITE DID NOT TAKE ANY PICTURES AND DISCARDED DEVICE. COMPLAINANT REPORTED THAT THERE WAS NO PATIENT/USER INJURY, DEATH OR OTHER SERIOUS DETERIORATION IN HEALTH.