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N/A 9733886Recalls & reported problems

Medtronic Navigation, Inc. · FRAME 9733886 SMALL ACTIVE HC · Class 2

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

Adverse event reports
3
Deaths reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Recalls naming it
0

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 3 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 00643169545601), received between Mar 1, 2017 and Sep 27, 2022 — classified as 3 malfunctions.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Mechanical Problem” (1 report).

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.

Most reported problems

Device problems

  • Mechanical Problem1
  • Output Problem1
  • Use of Device Problem1

Patient problems

  • No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient2
  • No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions1

Recent adverse event reports

The 3 most recent of 3 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

  • MalfunctionSep 27, 2022Use of Device Problem; Use of Device Problem

    MEDTRONIC RECEIVED INFORMATION REGARDING A NAVIGATION SYSTEM BEING USED OUTSIDE OF A PROCEDURE. IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE ACTIVE FRAME HAD LED DEPLETION. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 15491139 ↗
  • MalfunctionJun 1, 2019Output Problem; Output Problem

    MEDTRONIC RECEIVED INFORMATION REGARDING A NAVIGATION SYSTEM EVENT HAVING OCCURRED INTRA-OPERATIVELY OF A PROCEDURE. IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE LED SMALL ACTIVE REFERENCE FRAME HAD A RECOGNITION FAILURE DURING THE CASE. IT WAS STATED THEY WERE ABLE TO COMPLETE THE CASE WITH NAVIGATION. NO FURTHER INFORMATION REGARDING THE PROCEDURE PROVIDED. NO REPORTED IMPACT TO PATIENT AND LESS THAN AN HOUR OF DELAY REPORTED.

    Patient problems: No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient

    MAUDE report 8661246 ↗
  • MalfunctionMar 1, 2017Mechanical Problem; Mechanical Problem

    A MEDTRONIC REPRESENTATIVE REPORTED THAT THE CONNECTOR TO THE REFERENCE FRAME WAS BROKEN. THIS WAS NOTICED DURING A SPINAL FUSION CASE. THE CASE CONTINUED USING ANOTHER FRAME. THERE WAS NO PATIENT IMPACT REPORTED AND THE DELAY IN SURGERY WAS LESS THAN AN HOUR. SURGERY PROCEEDED AS PLANNED.

    Patient problems: No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient

    MAUDE report 6370246 ↗

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