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StealthStation S8 App versions 1.3.0 and 1.3.2, (Model # 9735762) The StealthStation System, with StealthStation Spine software, is intended as an aid for precisely locating anatomical structures in either open or percutaneous neurosurgical and orthopedic procedures.

Reported: October 16, 2024 Initiated: August 22, 2024 #Z-0050-2025 1,801 systems units

Medtronic Navigation, Inc. issued this FDA Devices recall on October 16, 2024. Classified as Moderate severity (Class II). Approximately 1,801 systems units are affected. The recall was issued because: Due to two software anomalies that can occur within a spine procedure. Two issues are: 1. Navigation Orientation - wh…. This recall notice is sourced from official FDA Devices enforcement records. Below you will find the complete product description, hazard information, remedy instructions, and related recalls from the same manufacturer or product category.

Recall Insight

This FDA Devices action (record #Z-0050-2025) was formally reported on October 16, 2024, with the manufacturer initiating the action on August 22, 2024. It is classified under Moderate severity (Class II), with a current status of Ongoing. Medtronic Navigation, Inc. is listed as the recalling firm, operating out of Lafayette, CO. Federal records indicate 1,801 systems units are affected.

The documented reason for this recall is: Due to two software anomalies that can occur within a spine procedure. Two issues are: 1. Navigation Orientation - when lateral orientation radiographic images are taken, information may appear flipped when utilizing … Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: Worldwide - U.S Nationwide distribution including in the states of AK, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DE, FL, GA, IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, MI, MN, MO, MS, NC, NH, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, PA, Puerto Rico, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA,…. Distribution scope directly affects the consumer exposure window and determines whether a recall remains regional or escalates into a nationwide advisory.

To put this record in context, PlainRecalls indexes 83,949 recalls across the FDA, CPSC, NHTSA and USDA FSIS going back to 1995. Within the same product category, the database holds 6 closely related recalls, of which 6 were also issued by FDA Devices. That clustering is a signal — repeated actions in a narrow category often indicate a systemic quality-control issue, a supplier-wide contamination, or a design defect that has propagated across product lines. This recall is roughly 2 years old; older recalls can remain relevant because many units enter resale, rental, and secondary-market channels where the original warning never reaches the end user. Always cross-check the recall number against the official agency page before relying on any summary.

Recall Distribution by Severity Class

Severity1Class I (Critical)Class II (Moderate)Class III (Low)
Recall Distribution by Severity Class

Severity

Moderate

Units Affected

1,801 systems

Related Recalls

6

6 from same agency

Product Description

StealthStation S8 App versions 1.3.0 and 1.3.2, (Model # 9735762) The StealthStation System, with StealthStation Spine software, is intended as an aid for precisely locating anatomical structures in either open or percutaneous neurosurgical and orthopedic procedures.

Reason for Recall

Due to two software anomalies that can occur within a spine procedure. Two issues are: 1. Navigation Orientation - when lateral orientation radiographic images are taken, information may appear flipped when utilizing the system (180 degree flipped). 2. Pop-up Message - when using CT+Fluouroscopy images with a slice spacing thickness greater than 2mm, the system does not display a pop-up message indicating the slice spacing is not optimal.

Details

Units Affected
1,801 systems
Distribution
Worldwide - U.S Nationwide distribution including in the states of AK, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DE, FL, GA, IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, MI, MN, MO, MS, NC, NH, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, PA, Puerto Rico, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI and WV. The countries of Argentina, AUSTRALIA, AUSTRIA, BAHRAIN, BANGLADESH, BELGIUM, Brazil, BULGARIA, CANADA, CHILE, China, Colombia, Costa Rica, CROATIA, CYPRUS, DENMARK, EGYPT, EL SALVADOR, FINLAND, FRANCE, GERMANY, GREECE, GUADELOUPE, HUNGARY, ICELAND, India, ISRAEL, ITALY, Japan, Jordan, KAZAKHSTAN, KENYA, LEBANON, LIBYAN ARAB JAMAHIRIYA, LITHUANIA, Malaysia, MARTINIQUE, MEXICO, MOROCCO, NETHERLANDS, NICARAGUA, OMAN, PAKISTAN, PANAMA, Philippines, POLAND, PUERTO RICO, QATAR, Republic of Korea, ROMANIA, RUSSIAN FEDERATION, SAUDI ARABIA, SERBIA, Singapore, SLOVAKIA, SLOVENIA, SOUTH AFRICA, SPAIN, SWEDEN, SWITZERLAND, TAIWAN, THAILAND, Turkey, UKRAINE, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, UNITED KINGDOM.
Location
Lafayette, CO

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the FDA Devices recall record
Attribute Value
Agency U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Severity class Moderate (Class II)
Status Ongoing
Recall number Z-0050-2025
Date reported October 16, 2024
Date initiated August 22, 2024
Recalling firm Medtronic Navigation, Inc.
Units affected 1,801 systems
Distribution Worldwide - U.S Nationwide distribution including in the states of AK, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DE, FL, GA, IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, MI, MN, MO, MS, NC, NH, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, PA, Puerto Rico, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI and WV. The coun…

Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Devices enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

Scale of Impact

1,801 systems units affected — limited or regional distribution scale.

Regional (<10K units) ✓ This recall
Multi-state (10K – 100K units)
Large-scale (100K – 1M units)
Massive (≥1M units)

Bracket cutoffs follow federal recall-disclosure conventions; bar widths scale linearly within each bracket. Source: PlainRecalls analysis of U.S. Food and Drug Administration filings.

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
StealthStation S8 App versions 1.3.0 and 1.3.2, (Model # 9735762) The StealthStation System, with StealthStation Spine software, is intended as an aid for precisely locating anatomical structures in either open or percutaneous neurosurgical and orthopedic procedures.. Recalled by Medtronic Navigation, Inc.. Units affected: 1,801 systems.
Why was this product recalled?
Due to two software anomalies that can occur within a spine procedure. Two issues are: 1. Navigation Orientation - when lateral orientation radiographic images are taken, information may appear flipped when utilizing the system (180 degree flipped). 2. Pop-up Message - when using CT+Fluouroscopy images with a slice spacing thickness greater than 2mm, the system does not display a pop-up message indicating the slice spacing is not optimal.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on October 16, 2024. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-0050-2025.
Where was the recalled product distributed?
Distribution: Worldwide - U.S Nationwide distribution including in the states of AK, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DE, FL, GA, IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, MI, MN, MO, MS, NC, NH, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, PA, Puerto Rico, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI and WV. The countries of Argentina, AUSTRALIA, AUSTRIA, BAHRAIN, BANGLADESH, BELGIUM, Brazil, BULGARIA, CANADA, CHILE, China, Colombia, Costa Rica, CROATIA, CYPRUS, DENMARK, EGYPT, EL SALVADOR, FINLAND, FRANCE, GERMANY, GREECE, GUADELOUPE, HUNGARY, ICELAND, India, ISRAEL, ITALY, Japan, Jordan, KAZAKHSTAN, KENYA, LEBANON, LIBYAN ARAB JAMAHIRIYA, LITHUANIA, Malaysia, MARTINIQUE, MEXICO, MOROCCO, NETHERLANDS, NICARAGUA, OMAN, PAKISTAN, PANAMA, Philippines, POLAND, PUERTO RICO, QATAR, Republic of Korea, ROMANIA, RUSSIAN FEDERATION, SAUDI ARABIA, SERBIA, Singapore, SLOVAKIA, SLOVENIA, SOUTH AFRICA, SPAIN, SWEDEN, SWITZERLAND, TAIWAN, THAILAND, Turkey, UKRAINE, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, UNITED KINGDOM..
How do I check if my product is affected by a recall?
Check the product description and recall number (Z-0050-2025) against your product. Visit the official FDA Devices website for the most current information. You can also use our Recall Checker tool to search by product name or brand.
Should I stop using a recalled medication or medical device?
Do not stop using a recalled medication or device without consulting your healthcare provider first, as abruptly discontinuing treatment could pose its own health risks. Your doctor can advise on alternatives or whether the recall applies to your specific product lot. Check the recall number and lot information against your product packaging.

Recall Context

Product recalls are issued when a manufacturer, distributor, or federal agency determines that a product poses a safety risk to consumers. This recall is classified as moderate severity, indicating the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health consequences. Across PlainRecalls, we track 83,000+ recalls from FDA, CPSC, and NHTSA to help consumers stay informed and act quickly when safety issues arise.

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Data Sources

Data as of 2025. Source: FDA, CPSC, NHTSA, USDA FSIS federal recall databases.

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Recall information is sourced from official federal agency databases. Always verify recall details with the issuing agency for the most current status. This information is for research and awareness purposes only.

All federal data sources used on this page

Source: Federal recall agencies (FDA, CPSC, NHTSA, USDA FSIS) Aggregated multi-agency recall feeds · 2024 Recall data normalized across federal agency feeds; severity classifications follow each agency's own taxonomy (FDA Class I/II/III; CPSC, NHTSA, USDA FSIS).