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
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 · TerminatedMACH 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 · TerminatedFusion 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 · TerminatedTUMOR RES. PACK 9733553 AxiEM S.M.
- Z-1585-2014 · Apr 24, 2014 · TerminatedINST 9731132 KIT CR REF FRAME DRIVER 5PK
- Z-1602-2014 · Apr 24, 2014 · TerminatedUPGRD PRGM 9734638 ADD AxiEM NAVIGATION
- Z-1581-2014 · Apr 24, 2014 · TerminatedDISP 9730950 STRL SPHERE, 1 PK INSERT
- Z-1586-2014 · Apr 24, 2014 · TerminatedINSTRUMENT TRACKER 9733533XOM ENT 1PK
- Z-1587-2014 · Apr 24, 2014 · TerminatedKIT, 9731427, THORACIC TACTILE PROBES
- Z-1591-2014 · Apr 24, 2014 · TerminatedPATIENT TRACKER 9733534XOM ENT 1PK
- Z-1578-2014 · Apr 24, 2014 · TerminatedBAG 9732315 MOUSE STERILE 15 PK
- Z-1600-2014 · Apr 24, 2014 · TerminatedTUMOR RESECTION KIT 9733607 NON-INVASIVE
- Z-1582-2014 · Apr 24, 2014 · TerminatedDISP 9730951 STRL SPHERE, 5PK INSERT
- Z-1579-2014 · Apr 24, 2014 · TerminatedBIOPSY NEEDLE KIT, 9733068, PASSIVE
- Z-1598-2014 · Apr 24, 2014 · TerminatedTRAJ GUIDE KIT, 9733066, BIOPSY, INT
- Z-1597-2014 · Apr 24, 2014 · TerminatedTRAJ GUIDE KIT, 9733065, BIOPSY, EXT
…and 13 more.
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- StealthStation S8 Platform 9735665Medtronic Navigation, Inc. · Neurological stereotaxic Instrument1 death1,896 reports
- StealthStation S8 9735669Medtronic Navigation, Inc. · Neurological stereotaxic Instrument1,831 reports
- StealthStation S8 Platform 9735665Medtronic Navigation, Inc. · Neurological stereotaxic Instrument2 deaths1,542 reports
- Fusion™ ENT Image Guidance System 9733560XOMMedtronic Navigation, Inc. · Neurological stereotaxic Instrument1,316 reports
- Stealthstation® S7™ 9733858Medtronic Navigation, Inc. · Neurological stereotaxic Instrument8 deaths984 reports
- Stealthstation® S7™ 9733858Medtronic Navigation, Inc. · Neurological stereotaxic Instrument1 death695 reports
Sources and updates
- Device record: FDA GUDID, file dated Oct 13, 2026 · View this device in AccessGUDID ↗
- Adverse event reports: FDA MAUDE, file dated Oct 14, 2026 · each report above links to its original FDA record
- Recalls: FDA Medical Device Recalls, file dated Oct 16, 2026
- Page last rebuilt: Oct 18, 2026. Data downloaded through openFDA, which notes it is not validated for clinical or regulatory use.
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