—#155812

Product

Install CD, Spine tools, Plus and S7, Version 25. Model Number 9731958.

FDA product code: HAW — Neurological Stereotaxic Instrument
Device class: Class 2
Medical specialty: Neurology
510(k) numbers: K050438
Affected lot / code info: Kits that include affected 9731958 INSTALL CD: INST SET 9734833 UNIVERSAL NAVLOCK, INST SET 9734834 CAPSTONE TRIALS, INST SET 9734835 CLYDESDALE TRIALS, INST SET 9734836 TLIF/DLIF INSERTER, INST SET 9735283 SOLERA 5.5/6.0 DRIVERS, INST SET 9735284 SOLERA NONCAN TAPS, INST SET 9735285 SOLERA ILIAC TAPS, TAPS KIT 9735465 SOLERA AWL-TIP TAPS, REF SET 9735500 SPINE REFRENCING, UPGRD KIT 9735522 SPINE REVISION, INSTR SET 9735607 VERTEX SELECT

Why it was recalled

Software issue related to the StealthStation S7 system and the Synergy Spine application Version 2.1 configured with Spine Tool Install CD version 25. Issue may result in user being unable to navigate the Navigated Elevate Inserter with the StealthAiR Spine Frame during spine surgical procedures.

Root cause (FDA determination)

Software in the Use Environment

Action the firm took

Medtronic sent an Urgent - Product Advisory Notice dated May 10, 2017, to all affected customers. Instructions indicated that a Medtronic representative will be in contact to update the system with version 26 and will remove any copies of the Spine Tools Install CD, version 25. Please quarantine any copies of version 25 until they can be removed. If you have further questions regarding this communication, please contact your local Medtronic Navigation Technical Services Representative, your local Medtronic Spine Sales Representative, or call (800 595-9709.

Recalling firm

Firm: Medtronic Navigation, Inc.
Address: 826 Coal Creek Cir, Louisville, Colorado 80027-9710

Distribution

Distribution pattern: Worldwide Distribution - USA (nationwide) Distribution and to the countries of : Brazil, Germany, Switzerland and Great Britain.

Timeline

Recall initiated: 2017-05-10
Posted by FDA: 2017-06-26
Terminated: 2021-01-08
Status: —

Source: openFDA Device Recall endpoint. Recall record ID #155812. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.