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Polaris Spectra Position Sensor Unit, a component of the StealthStation S7 System, Medtronic Navigation, Louisville, CO

FDA device recall Z-1558-2011 · posted 2011-03-04 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
Medtronic Navigation, Inc
Reason for recall
Position Sensor Unit may generate tracking errors or may stop tracking immediately.
Action taken
The firm, Medtronic, sent a "Product Correction Notification" letter dated December 22, 2010, to all US Consignees/Customers on December 23, 2010 and foreign Consignees/Customers on December 27, 2010. The letter described the product, problem and actions to be taken. The customer were instructed to discontinue use of the impacted navigation system(s) until a replacement camera (PSU) is installed. A Medtronic Navigation Representative will visit each facility to remove the navigation camera and install a replacement. If you have any questions, contact your Medtronic Navigation Representative or Medtronic Navigation Technical Support services at 1-800-595-9709 or +1-720-890-3200.
Root cause
Component design/selection
Status
Terminated
Product code
HAW
Quantity affected
11 (US), 8 (Intnl)
Distribution
Worldwide distribution: USA including states of: CA, CO, GA, SC, TN, and WI; and countries including: Australia, Canada, Chile, Russia, Saudi Arabia, and South Africa.
Date initiated
2010-12-22
Date posted
2011-03-04
Date terminated
2011-03-11
Location
Louisville, CO

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