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NDI PASSIVE SPHERES

Received Aug 19, 2015 · Event occurred Jul 10, 2015

Report 3002743211-2015-00046 · MDR key 5015571

Device

Generic name

Reflective Passive Marker Spheres

Model number

8801075

Product problems

  • Positioning Problem

Patient

Not reported

  • No Consequences Or Impact To Patient

Narrative

Additional Manufacturer Narrative

DEVICE NOT RETURNED.

Description of Event or Problem

THIS EVENT WAS COMMUNICATED BY A MEDTRONIC (B)(4) REPRESENTATIVE WHO REPORTED THAT A SITE ((B)(6) HOSPITAL) HAD SPHERES THAT DID NOT TRACK. SITE REPLACED SPHERES WITH NEW ONES AND CONTINUED WITH PROCEDURE WITH NO 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.