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Stealthstation System Update

by Medtronic Surgical Navigation Technologies

510(k) K050438

Active United States

510(k)

Valid until

No expiry

510(k) clearance is not time-limited

FDA recalls

None ongoing

11 closed

Documents

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Regulatory status

as of registry sync 22 Oct 2026

RegionAuthorizationNumberDateStatus
United StatesFDA 510(k)SESE Substantially Equivalent · Special NumberK050438 Date2 Jun 2005ClearedStatusActive

Recalls

11 recalls · FDA

    • Terminated Z-2746-2017 FDA Class II initiated 10 May 2017

    Software issue related to the StealthStation S7 system and the Synergy Spine application Version 2.1 configured with Spine Tool Install CD version 25. Issue may result in user being unable to navigate the Navigated Elevate Inserter with the StealthAiR Spine Frame during spine surgical procedures.

  • 2 recalls, same reason

    • Terminated Z-2318-2016 FDA Class II initiated 18 Jul 2016
    • Terminated Z-2313-2016 FDA Class II initiated 18 Jul 2016

    Medtronic Navigation, Inc. announces a voluntary field action for the Medtronic Navigation StealthStation Software applications affected by Neurologica BodyTom/CereTom floor-based scanners.

    • Terminated Z-2824-2015 FDA Class II initiated 14 Sep 2015

    Specific use conditions can increase the possibility of a screwdriver tip deforming or breaking during surgery.

    • Terminated Z-0441-2013 FDA Class II initiated 13 Nov 2012

    Medtronic is recalling certain Vertex Max Drill Tubes which are used with the StealthStation System due to a defect related to the internal threading for component set up.

    • Terminated Z-2781-2011 FDA Unclassified (pre-2012) initiated 2 Jun 2011

    Software allows incorrect patient or patient history to be displayed.

    • Terminated Z-1558-2011 FDA Unclassified (pre-2012) initiated 22 Dec 2010

    Position Sensor Unit may generate tracking errors or may stop tracking immediately.

    • Terminated Z-1042-2011 FDA Unclassified (pre-2012) initiated 15 Dec 2010

    Incorrectly manufactured drill tube could cause incorrect screw placement during spinal surgery.

    • Terminated Z-0715-2011 FDA Unclassified (pre-2012) initiated 5 Nov 2010

    Electronic surgical navigation aid may lose tracking ability or stop working.

    • Terminated Z-0145-2011 FDA Unclassified (pre-2012) initiated 24 Sep 2010

    Drill guide handle may detach unintentionally during use.

    • Terminated Z-2029-2010 FDA Unclassified (pre-2012) initiated 14 Jun 2010

    Excessive wear at the power cord retractor or incorrect assembly of the power plug may cause sparking, intermittent loss of power, or electrical shock.

Coverage

1 jurisdiction

United States of America
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United States — FDA 510(k) Active

Specification

510(k)

510(k) Number
FDA Product Code
HAW
Device Class
Class II
Regulation
21 CFR Part 882.4560
Advisory Committee
Neurology
FDA Decision
SESE Substantially Equivalent

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