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N/A 9735249Recalls & reported problems

Medtronic Navigation, Inc. · REFERENCE 9735249 AIR SPINE · Class 2

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 00763000342173), received between Apr 17, 2023 and Mar 9, 2026 — classified as 3 malfunctions.

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

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. How this data works · Data updated Oct 13, 2026.

Reports received per month

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Last 36 months. The most recent month may be incomplete.

Most reported problems

Device problems

  • Mechanical Problem2
  • Activation, Positioning or Separation Problem1
  • Material Integrity Problem1
  • Use of Device Problem1

Patient problems

  • No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions3

Recent adverse event reports

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

  • MalfunctionMar 9, 2026Mechanical Problem; Use of Device Problem; Activation, Positioning or Separation Problem

    MEDTRONIC RECEIVED INFORMATION REGARDING A NAVIGATION SYSTEM BEING USED OUTSIDE OF A PROCEDURE. IT WAS REPORTED THAT INSTRUMENT ALIGNMENT HAD CHANGED. BOTH INSTRUMENTS WERE NON-NAVIGABLE DUE TO CHANGE IN ALIGNMENT AND LOOSE THREAD. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 24551873 ↗
  • MalfunctionMay 15, 2025Mechanical Problem; Mechanical Problem

    MEDTRONIC RECEIVED INFORMATION REGARDING A NAVIGATION DEVICE BEING USED OUTSIDE OF A PROCEDURE. IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE AIR SPINE FRAME WAS LOOSENED. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 22032199 ↗
  • MalfunctionApr 17, 2023Material Integrity Problem; Material Integrity Problem

    MEDTRONIC RECEIVED INFORMATION REGARDING A NAVIGATION DEVICE BEING USED DURING A SPINAL PROCEDURE. IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE FRAME WAS SLIGHTLY BROKEN. THEY SIMPLY USED ANOTHER FRAME. THERE WAS A REPORTED DELAY TO THE PROCEDURE OF LESS THAN 1 HOUR DUE TO THIS ISSUE. THERE WAS NO REPORTED IMPACT ON PATIENT OUTCOME.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 16755239 ↗

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Sources: FDA GUDID, MAUDE and Medical Device Recalls via openFDA. openFDA data is not validated for clinical or regulatory use.