Medtronic Nexframe Stereotactic System and StealthStation Cranial software version 3.0 or newer with StealthStation DBS License or StealthStation S8 Software with Stealth DBS License and O-arm Imaging System utilizing the auto-registration (fiducial- less) workflow used in combination during a DBS (
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Medtronic is recalling a specific combination of its Nexframe Stereotactic System, StealthStation Cranial software version 3.0 or newer with DBS License (or StealthStation S8 Software with Stealth DBS License), and O-arm Imaging System when used together with the auto-registration feature during deep brain stimulation lead implantation procedures. The issue is that minor patient movement may not be detected during the auto-registration scan process, potentially leading to inaccurate entry points or lead placement, surgical delays, aborted procedures, or the need for additional intervention including revision surgery. Sixty-one customers worldwide purchased this equipment combination, which has been distributed in the United States, Austria, Canada, Italy, Romania, Spain, and the United Kingdom.
The recall affects the specified software versions and imaging systems identified by their GTINs listed in the recall notice. The source document does not specify a remedy or action for affected consumers to take.
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Entry point and lead placement inaccuracies during deep brain stimulation lead implantation procedures may occur when using a specific combination of the firm's Steriotactic System and auto-registration feature with a specific imaging system (also known as a fiducial-less procedure). Minor patient movement may not be initially detected by the user or the software during the auto-registration scan process potentially resulting in inaccuracies and risks for the patient including: inaccurate lead placement, delay of surgery, aborted surgery, or additional intervention (including revision of the lead placement and subsequent imaging).
Reason for recall: Entry point and lead placement inaccuracies during deep brain stimulation lead implantation procedures may occur when using a specific combination of the firm's Steriotactic System and auto-registration feature with a specific imaging system (also known as a fiducial-less procedure). Minor patient movement may not be initially detected by the user or the software during the auto-registration scan process potentially resulting in inaccuracies and risks for the patient including: inaccurate lead placement, delay of surgery, aborted surgery, or additional intervention (including revision of the lead placement and subsequent imaging). Distribution: Worldwide distribution including US nationwide, Austria, Canada, Italy, Romania, Spain, and United Kingdom. Quantity: 61 customers purchased the specified combination of equipment which may lead to this error. Lot/code info: Medtronic Nexframe Stereotactic System and StealthStation Cranial software version 3.0 or newer with StealthStation DBS License or StealthStation S8 Software with Stealth DBS License and O-arm Imaging System utilizing the auto-registration (fiducial- less) workflow used in combination during a DBS procedure. Stealthware Station Cranial Software GTIN(s): 00643169878204, 00643169625549 O-Arm Imaging System GTIN(s): 00763000068073, 00763000068080, 00763000068097, 00763000068103, 00763000074050, 00763000074067, 00763000074074, 00763000074081, 00763000074098, 00763000074104, 00763000074111, 00763000074128, 00763000074135, 00763000079000, 00763000079017, 00763000079024, 00763000079031, 00763000079048, 00763000079055, 00763000079062, 00763000079079, 00763000079086, 00763000079093, 00763000079109, 00763000079215, 00763000079246, 00763000079260, 00763000080969, 00763000080976, 00763000080983, 00763000080990, 00763000081003, 00763000081010, 00763000081027, 00763000081034, 00763000081041, 00763000081058, 00763000081065, 00763000081072, 00763000081089, 00763000081096 and 00763000081102. Nexframe Stereotactic System GTIN(s): DB-2040, 00643169214811; MI-1000, 00643169986763; MI-2000, 00643169986770; NP-1000, 00613994747877.
Official record: FDA (Device enforcement) ↗
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