Orthopedic Stereotaxic Instrument
FDA adverse event reports and recall history for orthopedic stereotaxic instrument (product code OLO), from the public MAUDE/AEMS corpus and the live FDA recall database.
- Total reports
- 20,099
- Deaths
- 13
- Injuries
- 3,709
- Malfunctions
- 16,358
Reports per year
Source: FDA adverse event reports by year received, 2012–2026. Reporting paused during the 2026 MAUDE-to-AEMS transition and has since resumed.
Recent recalls
- 2026-07-09Open, ClassifiedProcess control
TMINI Femur Tracking Array REF 109003 UDI-DI code: M9461090030 TMINI Tibia Tracking Array REF 109004 UDI-DI code: M9461090040 TMINI Miniature Robotic System is indicated as a stereotaxic instrumentation system for total knee replacement (TKA) surgery. It is to assist the surgeon by providing software-defined spatial boundaries for orientation and reference information to identifiable anatomical structures for the accurate placement of knee implant components
Due to manufacturing/design issue where the knob on the tracking array may loosen causing potential misalignment of the array.
- 2026-06-02Open, ClassifiedDevice Design
Arvis Hip & Knee 3.0 Instrument Set, REF: IN-28000 containing one of the following components: IN-10500, Impactor V-Block Assembly; IN-10600 , Tracker B; IN-16400, Tracker A; IN-16100, Tracker C; IN-28050, Tracker E
The V-Block Assembly and Trackers A, B, C and E may exhibit signs of early wear and/or corrosion on the exposed magnet face.
- 2026-06-02Open, ClassifiedDevice Design
Arvis Hip & Knee 2.0 Instrument Set, REF: IN-21200 containing one of the following components: IN-10500, Impactor V-Block Assembly; IN-10600 , Tracker B; IN-16400, Tracker A; IN-16100, Tracker C
The Impactor V-Block Assembly and Trackers A, B, C and E may exhibit signs of early wear and/or corrosion on the exposed magnet face.
- 2026-03-24Open, ClassifiedNonconforming Material/Component
Drill Plate, Ortho Dev. Trimax - Pegged, PREF Size 1 -5 REF:402566 component Lantern Knee System
Drill plates manufactured out of specification can result in a bone cut in excess 00800"(2.8448mm)
- 2026-03-24Open, ClassifiedNonconforming Material/Component
Drill Plate, Ortho Dev. Trimax - Pegged, PREF Size 6-7 REF:402567 component Lantern Knee System
Drill plates manufactured out of specification can result in a bone cut in excess 00800"(2.8448mm)
- 2026-03-18Open, ClassifiedUnder Investigation by firm
MICS3 Angled Sagittal Saw Attachment; Part Number: 210490
A potential issue was identified with the torque strength on the external screws of the MICS3 Angled Sagittal Saw Attachment. These screws, which secure the cover to the Angled Saw Housing, may loosen during use and detach from the attachment.
- 2026-02-11Open, ClassifiedDevice Design
ATEC Lateral Navigation Disc Prep Instruments LIF NAV, OSTEOTOME 10mm REF 266-01-000-10-N UDI-DI code: 00190376476179; GMDN 12844 The ATEC Navigation Disc Prep Instruments are intended for use in surgical procedures. These instruments are non-sterile or sterile packaged, re-usable or single-use instruments designed to function with the Medtronic StealthStation System and NavLock Tracker.
Due a design issue where the navigated array connection geometry is incorrect.
- 2026-02-11Open, ClassifiedDevice Design
ATEC Lateral Navigation Disc Prep Instruments LIF NAV, OSTEOTOME 10mm REF 267-01-000-10-N UDI-DI code: 00190376541471; GMDN 12844 The ATEC Navigation Disc Prep Instruments are intended for use in surgical procedures. These instruments are non-sterile or sterile packaged, re-usable or single-use instruments designed to function with the Medtronic StealthStation System and NavLock Tracker.
Due a design issue where the navigated array connection geometry is incorrect.
- 2026-01-16Open, ClassifiedUnder Investigation by firm
Mazor X robotic guidance system REF: TPL0059
Software errors that can result in incorrect surgical instrument positioning during spinal surgery.
- 2025-12-17Open, ClassifiedLabeling design
Orthofix NorthStar OCT Navigation Surgical Technique Guide, and instruments: Navigation Driver, REF: PC2-400012; Navigation Straight Bone Probe, REF: PC2-400013; Navigation, 3.5mm Drill, REF: PC2-400135; Navigation, 4.0mm Drill, REF: PC2-400140; Navigation, 4.5mm Drill, PC2-400145; Navigation, 5.5mm Drill, REF: PC2-400155; Navigation, 3.5mm Tap, REF: PC2-400235; Navigation, 4.0mm Tap, REF: PC2-400240; Navigation, 4.5mm Tap, REF: PC2-400245; Navigation, 4.5mm Dual Lead Tap, REF: PC2-400345; Navigation, 5.5mm Dual Lead Tap, REF: PC2-400355
The NorthStar OCT Navigation Surgical Technique Guide (STG) incorrectly identified both Medtronic s Solera and Medtronic s Infinity system toolcards as compatible with the NorthStar OCT Navigation Instruments. However, the NorthStar OCT Navigation Instruments are compatible for use with Medtronic s Solera toolcards only.
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