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Terminated

BrightMatter Guide, Product Number SYN-0026, Versions: 1.5.0, 1.5.1 and 1.5.2 Product Usage: BrightMatter Guide can navigate a third-party port (NICO BrainPath device) by attaching Synaptive s custom Tracking Array to the port directly. As the BrainPath is navigable in two configurations (sheath only / sheath and obturator), the tip of the obturator is represented in the software with a tip extension beyond the bottom of the sheath. Note sheath and cannula are used interchangeably in this document.

FDA Recall Z-0470-2019 · Posted 2018-11-26

Recalling FirmSynaptive Medical Inc
Recall StatusTerminated
Product CodeHAW
Date Initiated2018-10-09
Date Terminated2021-08-12
Product Quantity37 units

Reason for Recall

This recall has been initiated due to a software defect found in the Guide System software when used with NICO BrainPath ports under certain circumstances. When one trajectory is set with a blue port and another trajectory is set with a gold port, the software defect is triggered when the user switches between these trajectories during a surgical procedure.

Firm Action

Synaptive Medical sent an Urgent Medical Device Recall letter dated October 9, 2018 via registered priority mail. The letter identified the affected product, problem and actions to be taken until a software patch is released. Customers were requested to complete and return the enclosed Acknowledgement and Receipt form to Synaptive Medical Inc. For questions call 1-844-462-7246.

Root Cause

Software design

Distribution Pattern

Worldwide - US Nationwide Distribution and the country of Canada

Related FDA 510(k) Records

Devices referenced by this recall via K-numbers.

Official Source

View FDA Recall →

Source: FDA Enforcement Report / Recall database. Always confirm against the official FDA record.

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