Recall Z-0417-2022 ยท HAW Neurological Stereotaxic Instrument
Medtronic Navigation, Inc.
Stealth Autoguide Tracker, Model: 28248, which is an instrument in the Stealth Autoguide Basic Instrument Kit, Mode: 9736188, and the Bundle Autoguide Reg Kit.
| Date | Nov 9, 2021 |
| Status | Open, Classified |
| Reason | A tracker that holds and guides neurosurgical surgical instruments may be subject to separation/weld failure, where the tracker connects to the instrument tube. If a weld separation occurs and a navigation inaccuracy is experienced, it may result in prolonged procedure and tissue injury. Per 11/24/21 firm email: The Bundle Autoguide Reg Kit does not have a model number. The Bundle Autoguide Reg Kit is internal terminology and not visible to the customer and are used as sales and shipping configuration only. When this sales bundle is chosen by an internal Medtronic Sales Representative the dev |
| Root cause | Process control |
| Action | On 11/09/21, recall notices were distributed to healthcare professionals. The firm requested the following actions: 1) Identify, segregate, and quarantine affected products within your inventory. 2) Complete and return the Customer Confirmation Form even if you do not have inventory. The Customer Confirmation Form must be returned to initiate the Return Good Authorization (RGA) process. The RGA will be provided to you upon Medtronic receipt and processing of the Customer Confirmation Form. 3) Upon customer receipt of the RGA, return the affected product as instructed in the RGA. 4) This notic |
| Quantity | 98 |
| Distribution | US: FL, NE, CA, MN, TX, OH, IL, AZ, KS, KY, OR, OK, WA, NV, MO, IN, MI, UT, MS, VA, SC. OUS: Canada, Sweden, Italy, France, Germany, Spain, Czech Republic, United Kingdom, India, Nepal, Japan, Turkey, China |
| FDA record | Open on fda.gov |
510(k) clearances named in this recall
| K191597 | Stealth Autoguide System, Midas Rex Legend Depth Stop System Medtronic Navigation, Inc., Nov 1, 2019 |