FUSION NAVIGATION SYSTEM
Report
- Report Number
- 1723170-2013-00183
- Event Type
- Malfunction
- Date Received
- March 13, 2013
- Date of Event
- April 12, 2013
- Report Date
- April 12, 2013
- Manufacturer
- MEDTRONIC NAVIGATION, INC.
- Product Code
- HAW
- PMA / PMN Number
- K001284
- Product Problem
- Yes
- Report Source
- Manufacturer report
- Reporter Location
- CO, US
- Reporter Occupation
- MEDICAL EQUIPMENT COMPANY TECHNICIAN/REPRESENTATIVE
Narratives
THE PATIENT ORIENTATION IN THE SCANNER CAUSED THE SCAN TO BE TILTED L/R. A SIGNIFICANT PORTION OF THE FOREHEAD WAS CUT OFF IN THE SCAN, NOT LEAVING ENOUGH PHYSICAL ANATOMY TO COMPLETE A THOROUGH TRACER REGISTRATION. THE 3D MODEL WAS NOT APPROPRIATE FOR A TRACER REGISTRATION DUE TO THE MISSING ANATOMY. SOFTWARE IS FUNCTIONING AS DESIGNED.
PATIENT WEIGHT WAS UNAVAILABLE FROM THE SITE. NO PARTS OR FILES HAVE BEEN RECEIVED BY THE MANUFACTURER FOR EVALUATION.
A MEDTRONIC REPRESENTATIVE REPORTED A SURGEON BEING 2MM INACCURATE INFERIOR AT THE MIDDLE TURBINATE DURING A FUNCTIONAL ENDOSCOPIC SINUS SURGERY (FESS). TRACER WAS USED FOR REGISTRATION TECHNIQUE. THE SURGEON SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETED THE PROCEDURE WITH THE USE OF THE FUSION NAVIGATION SYSTEM. THERE WAS NO NEGATIVE IMPACT ON PATIENT OUTCOME REPORTED.
Devices
| Seq | Brand | Generic | Product Code | Manufacturer | Model | Lot | UDI-DI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 105774 | FUSION NAVIGATION SYSTEM | NEUROLOGICAL STEREOTAXIC INSTRUMENT | HAW | MEDTRONIC NAVIGATION, INC. | FUSION |
Patients
| Seq | Age | Sex | Outcome | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 60 YR |