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ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-2316-2016·Announced 2016-08-10

Medtronic Navigation StealthStation Software Voluntary Field Action

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 text describes a voluntary field action without reporting any specific injuries, illnesses, or deaths. Per the rubric, voluntary precautionary actions without reported harm are classified as Moderate.

Plain-English summary

Medtronic Navigation, Inc. has announced a voluntary field action for the Medtronic Navigation StealthStation Software applications. This action specifically addresses software affected by Neurologica BodyTom/CereTom floor-based scanners.

The affected product is the Synergy Spine software application, which is distributed in CD format with an Instruction for Use (IFU). The software is part of the StealthStation System, intended as an aid for precisely locating anatomical structures in open or percutaneous procedures. The system is indicated for medical conditions where stereotactic surgery may be appropriate and where reference to a rigid anatomical structure can be identified relative to imaging models or digitized landmarks.

A total of 27 units are affected by this field action. The distribution pattern includes worldwide distribution, with US nationwide presence in states including NY, AZ, AR, NC, CA, OH, MI, IN, MA, TX, OR, CO, MO, UT, and IL, as well as in India, Australia, and the Russian Federation. The affected model number is 9733686-02, and all lot numbers manufactured by Medtronic Navigation are affected.

The recalled product

Product
Synergy Spine. 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 procedu
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 →