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ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-2318-2016·Announced 2016-08-10

Medtronic Navigation Recalls StealthStation Software Applications

Medtronic Navigation is voluntarily recalling 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 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 deaths, and the hazard is related to software compatibility rather than a direct physical defect causing immediate harm.

Plain-English summary

Medtronic Navigation, Inc. has announced a voluntary field action for Medtronic Navigation StealthStation Software applications. The recall involves 27 units of the MACH Cranial Treon software, which is distributed in CD format with an instruction for use (IFU). The software 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 affected products are Model Number 9730888, and all lot numbers manufactured by Medtronic Navigation are included in this recall.

The products were distributed worldwide, including nationwide in the United States and in India, Australia, and the Russian Federation. Users of the affected software should contact Medtronic Navigation for further instructions regarding the field action.

The recalled product

Product
MACH Cranial Treon. 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 p
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 →