PlainRecalls
FDA Devices Moderate Class II Terminated

Medtronic Instrument Set EM ENT, Ref. #9733452 and #9733452-G02, reusable, RX. This kit contains 9733449, Straight Suction, 9733450, 70 deg Curved Suction, and 9733451, 90 deg Curved Suction. The firm name on the label is Medtronic Navigation, Inc., Louisville, CO. The suction devices are part of a family of reusable ENT instruments that are used with the StealthStationTM AxiEM surgical navigation system. The AxiEM system is an electromagnetic (EM) tracking solution for surgical tools. The

Reported: August 30, 2017 Initiated: June 29, 2017 #Z-3055-2017

Product Description

Medtronic Instrument Set EM ENT, Ref. #9733452 and #9733452-G02, reusable, RX. This kit contains 9733449, Straight Suction, 9733450, 70 deg Curved Suction, and 9733451, 90 deg Curved Suction. The firm name on the label is Medtronic Navigation, Inc., Louisville, CO. The suction devices are part of a family of reusable ENT instruments that are used with the StealthStationTM AxiEM surgical navigation system. The AxiEM system is an electromagnetic (EM) tracking solution for surgical tools. The system measures an induced voltage created by local magnetic fields from a set of coils in the transmit coil array (TCA). Each surgical tool has a set of receiving coils to sense the magnetic field strength. Using a mathematical algorithm, the position and orientation of the instrument can be computed and overlaid/registered to imagery on a computer monitor, resulting in the ability to track the instrument tip in relation to the patients anatomy. AxiEM ENT Suction devices are used as suction and pointing devices. The suction devices are intended to have an ENT Instrument Tracker mounted on it

Reason for Recall

The instruments are not able to pass instrument verification which is performed prior to the use of each instrument.

Details

Units Affected
13 kits
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution - US (nationwide) and Internationally to Canada.
Location
Louisville, CO

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
Medtronic Instrument Set EM ENT, Ref. #9733452 and #9733452-G02, reusable, RX. This kit contains 9733449, Straight Suction, 9733450, 70 deg Curved Suction, and 9733451, 90 deg Curved Suction. The firm name on the label is Medtronic Navigation, Inc., Louisville, CO. The suction devices are part of a family of reusable ENT instruments that are used with the StealthStationTM AxiEM surgical navigation system. The AxiEM system is an electromagnetic (EM) tracking solution for surgical tools. The system measures an induced voltage created by local magnetic fields from a set of coils in the transmit coil array (TCA). Each surgical tool has a set of receiving coils to sense the magnetic field strength. Using a mathematical algorithm, the position and orientation of the instrument can be computed and overlaid/registered to imagery on a computer monitor, resulting in the ability to track the instrument tip in relation to the patients anatomy. AxiEM ENT Suction devices are used as suction and pointing devices. The suction devices are intended to have an ENT Instrument Tracker mounted on it. Recalled by Medtronic Navigation, Inc.. Units affected: 13 kits.
Why was this product recalled?
The instruments are not able to pass instrument verification which is performed prior to the use of each instrument.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on August 30, 2017. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-3055-2017.