The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-2314-2016·Announced 2016-08-10

Medtronic Navigation Recalls StealthStation Software Applications

Medtronic Navigation is conducting a voluntary field action for StealthStation software applications affected by Neurologica BodyTom/CereTom floor-based scanners.

What this means for you

Minor labeling or packaging issue, or a voluntary precautionary recall. Risk of harm is low but real — follow the manufacturer's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: The source describes a voluntary field action for a medical device software application without reporting specific injuries, illnesses, or FDA Class I classification, fitting the criteria for a moderate severity voluntary precautionary action.

Plain-English summary

Medtronic Navigation, Inc. has announced a voluntary field action for Medtronic Navigation StealthStation Software applications. The software is distributed in CD format with an Instruction for Use (IFU) and is intended as an aid for precisely locating anatomical structures in open or percutaneous procedures.

The field action is being taken because the software applications are affected by Neurologica BodyTom/CereTom floor-based scanners. The source text does not specify the exact nature of the defect or the specific risk associated with the affected scanners.

The recall involves 27 units in total. Distribution was worldwide, including nationwide distribution in the United States across states such as NY, AZ, AR, NC, CA, OH, MI, IN, MA, TX, OR, CO, MO, and UT, as well as in India, Australia, and the Russian Federation. All lot numbers manufactured by Medtronic Navigation are affected. Users should contact Medtronic Navigation for further instructions regarding this field action.

The recalled product

Product
FrameLink. The software application is sent in CD format with an IFU, wrapped in plastic with a label for shipping purposes. Product Usage: The StealthStation System is intended as an aid for precisely locating anatomical structures in either open or percutaneous procedures
Affected units
27

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

The notice also names 15 states specifically:

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 7 recalled by Medtronic Navigation, Inc. under a single FDA (Devices) recall action. The agency files each product separately, so the size of the action is not visible from this page alone.

See all 7 products in this recall →