FDA Recall: Software Issue May Lead to Missing Information During Navigation

Company: Medtronic Navigation, Inc.
Date of Enforcement Report: 5/9/2024
Class I

PRODUCT

Stealth S8 Clinical Software Application, REF: 9735762, CE0344, Rx Only. Used in the StealthStation System as an aid for locating anatomical structures in either open or percutaneous neurosurgical procedures.

Recall Number:

Z-1776-2024

REASON:

Due to a software issue, there is the potential for a missing digit, letter, or decimal in either the “distance to target” or “tip stop point” display during navigation.

RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER:

Medtronic Navigation, Inc.

VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE:

3286 applications.

DISTRIBUTION:

Worldwide distribution. US nationwide including Puerto Rico, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Belgium, Brazil, Bulgaria, Canada, Canary Islands, Chile, China, Colombia, Costa Rica, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Egypt, El Salvador, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Guadeloupe, Hong Kong, Hungary, Iceland, India, Iran, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Republic Of Korea, Kuwait, Latvia, Lebanon, Libya, Lithuania, Malaysia, Martinique, Mexico, Morocco, Netherlands, Nicaragua, Norway, Oman, Pakistan, Panama, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Qatar, Romania, Russian Federation, Saudi Arabia, Serbia, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, and Vietnam.

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