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N/A 9733448 (UDI 00613994378484)Recalls & reported problems

Medtronic Navigation, Inc. · OSTIUM SEEKER 9733448 EM ENT · Class 2

Data updated Oct 18, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy

Adverse event reports
5
Deaths reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Recalls naming it
0

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 5 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 00613994378484), received between Oct 22, 2018 and Jan 23, 2025 — classified as 5 malfunctions.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Material Integrity Problem” (2 reports).

28 other recalls cover devices cleared under the same FDA submission (K001284); they may or may not involve this specific model.

Reports come from manufacturers, hospitals and patients and are not verified by the FDA. A report does not prove the device caused the event, and counts can't be used to compare devices or estimate failure rates. What reports can and can't tell you · How this data works · Data updated Oct 18, 2026.

Reports received per month

Nov 2023: 0 reportsDec 2023: 0 reportsJan 2024: 0 reportsFeb 2024: 0 reportsMar 2024: 0 reportsApr 2024: 0 reportsMay 2024: 0 reportsJun 2024: 0 reportsJul 2024: 1 reportsAug 2024: 0 reportsSep 2024: 0 reportsOct 2024: 0 reportsNov 2024: 1 reportsDec 2024: 0 reportsJan 2025: 1 reportsFeb 2025: 0 reportsMar 2025: 0 reportsApr 2025: 0 reportsMay 2025: 0 reportsJun 2025: 0 reportsJul 2025: 0 reportsAug 2025: 0 reportsSep 2025: 0 reportsOct 2025: 0 reportsNov 2025: 0 reportsDec 2025: 0 reportsJan 2026: 0 reportsFeb 2026: 0 reportsMar 2026: 0 reportsApr 2026: 0 reportsMay 2026: 0 reportsJun 2026: 0 reportsJul 2026: 0 reportsAug 2026: 0 reportsSep 2026: 0 reportsOct 2026: 0 reports2024202520261
Last 36 months. The most recent month may be incomplete.

Most reported problems

Device problems

  • Material Integrity Problem2
  • Device Sensing Problem1
  • Incorrect, Inadequate or Imprecise Result or Readings1
  • Mechanical Problem1

Patient problems

  • No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions3
  • No Patient Involvement2

Recent adverse event reports

The 5 most recent of 5 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

  • MalfunctionJan 23, 2025Device Sensing Problem; Device Sensing Problem

    MEDTRONIC RECEIVED INFORMATION REGARDING A NAVIGATION SYSTEM. IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE SEEKER WAS DIFFICULT TO VERIFY. THERE WAS NO REPORTED DELAY TO THE PROCEDURE DUE TO THIS ISSUE. THERE WAS NO IMPACT ON PATIENT OUTCOME.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 21224633 ↗
  • MalfunctionNov 1, 2024Mechanical Problem; Mechanical Problem

    MEDTRONIC RECEIVED INFORMATION REGARDING NAVIGATION SYSTEM USED OUTSIDE OF A PROCEDURE. IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE SITE HAD TWO BENT OSTIUM SEEKERS. NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT WAS REPORTED. THE DAMAGED COULD HAVE BEEN DUE TO CONTINUED USE OR WHEN THEY WERE STERILIZED.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 20588419 ↗
  • MalfunctionJul 12, 2024Incorrect, Inadequate or Imprecise Result or Readings; Incorrect, Inadequate or Imprecise Result or Readings

    MEDTRONIC RECEIVED INFORMATION REGARDING A NAVIGATION SYSTEM BEING USED OUTSIDE OF A PROCEDURE. IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE INSTRUMENT HAD NO ACCURACY. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 19730727 ↗
  • MalfunctionMar 5, 2019Material Integrity Problem; Material Integrity Problem

    MEDTRONIC RECEIVED INFORMATION REGARDING A NAVIGATION DEVICE BEING USED OUTSIDE A PROCEDURE. IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE OSTIUM PROBE¿S TIP WAS BENT DURING SHIPPING. THERE WAS NO PATIENT PRESENT WHEN THIS ISSUE WAS IDENTIFIED.

    Patient problems: No Patient Involvement

    MAUDE report 8390726 ↗
  • MalfunctionOct 22, 2018Material Integrity Problem; Material Integrity Problem

    MEDTRONIC RECEIVED INFORMATION THAT, WHILE PERFORMING A PLANNED MAINTENANCE (PM), THE OSTIUM SEEKER WAS REPORTED TO BE BENT AND RETURNING A DIVOT ERROR BETWEEN 2 TO 2.6 IN THE APPLICATION SOFTWARE OF THE NAVIGATION SYSTEM. THERE WAS NO PATIENT PRESENT WHEN THIS ISSUE WAS IDENTIFIED. NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WAS PROVIDED.

    Patient problems: No Patient Involvement

    MAUDE report 7990580 ↗

Recalls under the same FDA submission

These recalls involve devices cleared under K001284. One submission often covers many models, so check the product and lot details in each record.

  • Z-2319-2016 · Jul 18, 2016 · Terminated
    MACH AxiEM 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 Sys
  • Z-2317-2016 · Jul 18, 2016 · Terminated
    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 Syste
  • Z-1599-2014 · Apr 24, 2014 · Terminated
    TUMOR RES. PACK 9733553 AxiEM S.M.
  • Z-1585-2014 · Apr 24, 2014 · Terminated
    INST 9731132 KIT CR REF FRAME DRIVER 5PK
  • Z-1602-2014 · Apr 24, 2014 · Terminated
    UPGRD PRGM 9734638 ADD AxiEM NAVIGATION
  • Z-1581-2014 · Apr 24, 2014 · Terminated
    DISP 9730950 STRL SPHERE, 1 PK INSERT
  • Z-1586-2014 · Apr 24, 2014 · Terminated
    INSTRUMENT TRACKER 9733533XOM ENT 1PK
  • Z-1587-2014 · Apr 24, 2014 · Terminated
    KIT, 9731427, THORACIC TACTILE PROBES
  • Z-1591-2014 · Apr 24, 2014 · Terminated
    PATIENT TRACKER 9733534XOM ENT 1PK
  • Z-1578-2014 · Apr 24, 2014 · Terminated
    BAG 9732315 MOUSE STERILE 15 PK
  • Z-1600-2014 · Apr 24, 2014 · Terminated
    TUMOR RESECTION KIT 9733607 NON-INVASIVE
  • Z-1582-2014 · Apr 24, 2014 · Terminated
    DISP 9730951 STRL SPHERE, 5PK INSERT
  • Z-1579-2014 · Apr 24, 2014 · Terminated
    BIOPSY NEEDLE KIT, 9733068, PASSIVE
  • Z-1598-2014 · Apr 24, 2014 · Terminated
    TRAJ GUIDE KIT, 9733066, BIOPSY, INT
  • Z-1597-2014 · Apr 24, 2014 · Terminated
    TRAJ GUIDE KIT, 9733065, BIOPSY, EXT

…and 13 more.

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