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StealthStation FlexENT

Received Jul 28, 2026 · Event occurred Mar 1, 2026

Report 1723170-2026-01065 · MDR key 50048506

Device

Generic name

Ear, Nose, And Throat Stereotaxic Instrument

Model number

9736242

Catalog number

9736242

Lot number

0012419349

Product problems

  • Communication or Transmission Problem

Patient

Not reported

  • No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

Narrative

Description of Event or Problem

Medtronic received information regarding a navigation system being used outside of a procedure. It was reported that there was a malfunction with the DVD (Digital Video Disc) drive. When patient data was loaded from a DVD, data loss sometimes occurred. All data was missing. There was no patient involvement.

Additional Manufacturer Narrative

H3, H6: No products have been returned to Medtronic for analysis. Codes B17, C20, and D15 are applicable. Medtronic submits this report to comply with FDA regulations 21 CFR Parts 4 and 803. Medtronic has made reasonable efforts to provide as much relevant information as is available to the company as of the submission date of this report. This report does not constitute an admission or a conclusion by FDA, Medtronic, or its employees that the device, Medtronic, or its employee caused or contributed to the event described in the report. Any required fields that are unpopulated are blank because the information is currently unknown or unavailable. Medtronic will submit a supplemental report if additional relevant information becomes known.