FDA-Device2020-05-27Class I

Medtronic Nexframe Stereotactic System and StealthStation Cranial software version 3.0 or newer with StealthStation DBS License or StealthStation S8 Software with Stealth DBS License and O-arm Imaging System utilizing the auto-registration (fiducial- less) workflow used in combination during a DBS (deep brain stimulation) procedure. Neurological stereotaxic Instrument.

Medtronic Navigation, Inc.
Hazard

Entry point and lead placement inaccuracies during deep brain stimulation lead implantation procedures may occur when using a specific combination of the firm's Steriotactic System and auto-registration feature with a specific imaging system (also known as a fiducial-less procedure). Minor patient movement may not be initially detected by the user or the software during the auto-registration scan process potentially resulting in inaccuracies and risks for the patient including: inaccurate lead placement, delay of surgery, aborted surgery, or additional intervention (including revision of the lead placement and subsequent imaging).

Sold states
Worldwide distribution including US nationwide, Austria, Canada, Italy, Romania, Spain, and United Kingdom.
Affected count
61 customers purchased the specified combination of equipment which may lead to this error.
Manufactured in
826 Coal Creek Cir, N/A, Louisville, CO, United States
Products
Medtronic Nexframe Stereotactic System and StealthStation Cranial software version 3.0 or newer with StealthStation DBS License or StealthStation S8 Software with Stealth DBS License and O-arm Imaging System utilizing the auto-registration (fiducial- less) workflow used in combination during a DBS (deep brain stimulation) procedure. Neurological stereotaxic Instrument.

Official notice

https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/ires/index.cfm?Product=Z-1995-2020

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