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ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-2317-2016·Announced 2016-08-10

Medtronic Navigation Recalls Fusion ENT Software Application

Medtronic Navigation is voluntarily recalling 27 units of the Fusion ENT software application due to a field action involving Neurologica 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 recall is classified as FDA Class II and is described as a voluntary field action. The source text does not report any injuries, illnesses, or specific hazards, fitting the criteria for a moderate severity voluntary precautionary recall.

Plain-English summary

Medtronic Navigation, Inc. has announced a voluntary field action for the Fusion ENT Application. This software application is distributed in CD format with an instruction for use (IFU) and is part of the StealthStation System, which is intended to aid in precisely locating anatomical structures during open or percutaneous procedures.

The recall involves 27 units of the Fusion ENT Application, identified by Model Number 9733467. The source text indicates that all lot numbers manufactured by Medtronic Navigation are affected. The field action is associated with Neurologica BodyTom/CereTom floor-based scanners.

The affected products were distributed worldwide, including in the United States (specifically in NY, AZ, AR, NC, CA, OH, MI, IN, MA, TX, OR, CO, MO, UT, and IL) and in the countries of India, Australia, and the Russian Federation. The source text does not specify the exact nature of the defect or the specific steps consumers or healthcare providers should take beyond the announcement of the voluntary field action.

The recalled product

Product
Fusion ENT Application. 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 percutaneo
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 →