The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-2315-2016·Announced 2016-08-10

Medtronic Navigation Recalls S7 MACH FrameLink Software Applications

Medtronic Navigation is conducting a voluntary field action for S7 MACH FrameLink 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 text 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 voluntary precautionary recall.

Plain-English summary

Medtronic Navigation, Inc. is conducting a voluntary field action for the S7 MACH FrameLink 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 recall involves 27 units in total, with a distribution pattern that includes the United States and the countries of India, Australia, and the Russian Federation.

The affected product is identified by Model Number 9733986. All lot numbers manufactured by Medtronic Navigation are affected by this field action.

The recalled product

Product
S7 MACH 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 pr
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 →