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Terminated

Polaris Spectra Position Sensor Unit, a component of the StealthStation S7 System, Medtronic Navigation, Louisville, CO 80027. The Polaris Spectra Position Sensor Unit (PSU) is the component of the StealthStation S7 System which detects optical markers on instruments and reference frames, determines their spatial positions, and continuously reports this information to the system computer. The computer uses this spatial information, in conjunction with information regarding the geometry of the instrument currently in use, to determine where the tip of the instrument is located on the patient anatomy.

FDA Recall Z-1558-2011 · Posted 2011-03-04

Recall StatusTerminated
Product CodeHAW
Date Initiated2010-12-22
Date Terminated2011-03-11
Product Quantity11 (US), 8 (Intnl)

Reason for Recall

Position Sensor Unit may generate tracking errors or may stop tracking immediately.

Firm Action

The firm, Medtronic, sent a "Product Correction Notification" letter dated December 22, 2010, to all US Consignees/Customers on December 23, 2010 and foreign Consignees/Customers on December 27, 2010. The letter described the product, problem and actions to be taken. The customer were instructed to discontinue use of the impacted navigation system(s) until a replacement camera (PSU) is installed. A Medtronic Navigation Representative will visit each facility to remove the navigation camera and install a replacement. If you have any questions, contact your Medtronic Navigation Representative or Medtronic Navigation Technical Support services at 1-800-595-9709 or +1-720-890-3200.

Root Cause

Component design/selection

Distribution Pattern

Worldwide distribution: USA including states of: CA, CO, GA, SC, TN, and WI; and countries including: Australia, Canada, Chile, Russia, Saudi Arabia, and South Africa.

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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