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NDI PASSIVE SPHERES

Received Sep 18, 2015 · Event occurred Aug 12, 2015

Report 3002743211-2015-00053 · MDR key 5087809

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

Additional Manufacturer Narrative

DEVICE DISCARDED BY SITE.

Description of Event or Problem

THIS EVENT WAS COMMUNICATED BY A MEDTRONIC (B)(4) REPRESENTATIVE FROM (B)(6) HOSPITAL. COMPLAINT WAS THAT THE SPHERES WERE NOT TRACKING. THEY REPLACED THE SPHERES AND WERE ABLE TO CONTINUE THE PROCEDURE. COMPLAINANT REPORTED THAT THERE WAS NO PATIENT/USER INJURY, DEATH OR OTHER SERIOUS DETERIORATION IN HEALTH. THE SPHERES WERE DISCARDED BY THE CUSTOMER. NO LOT NUMBER WAS RECORDED BY CUSTOMER. NO PICTURES WERE TAKEN BY THE CUSTOMER.