Medtronic Navigation, Inc.: Neurological Stereotaxic Instrument

Recall Summary Medtronic is recalling NDI Passive Spheres (sterile navigation markers) used in neurological surgery because variations in their reflective coating may prevent the surgical navigation system from properly detecting and tracking them during procedures. The product was distributed across the United States, Puerto Rico, and several international locations including China, Taiwan, and Hong Kong.

Recalling firm
Medtronic Navigation, Inc.
Product
Medtronic NDI Passive Spheres REF: 8801075, Sterile EO, 5/Tray 12 Pk., Rxonly
Reason
Sterile Passive spheres and biopsy needle kits contain variation in the reflective material which may affect the ability of the navigation system to detect and track the spheres.
Classification
Class II
Category
medical device recall
Country
United States
Agency
FDA-DEVICES
Recall date
2026-08-31
Status
Open, Classified
Areas affected
AL, AK, AZ, AR, CA, CO, CT, DE, FL, GA, HI, ID, ...
Distribution
US: AK AL AR AZ CA CO CT DC DE FL GA HI IA ID IL IN KS KY KY LA MA MD ME MI MN MO MS MT NC ND NE NH NJ NM NV NY OH OK OR PA PR RI SC SD TN TX UT VA VT WA WI WV WY OUS: Canary Islands, Iceland, Northern Ireland, Martinique, China , Taiwan, Hong Kong,

Official recall notice from FDA-DEVICES

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