Neurology · 510(k) · 2023
Brainlab Elements Trajectory Planning (2.6), Elements Stereotaxy, Elements Lead Localization, Elements Trajectory Planning Cranial
Brainlab AG. Cleared by FDA on 19 April 2023 under submission K223552, product code HAW (neurological stereotaxic instrument). What FDA's record says, in FDA's words.
Device record · K223552
- Device. Brainlab Elements Trajectory Planning (2.6), Elements Stereotaxy, Elements Lead Localization, Elements Trajectory Planning CranialDEVICE
- Company. Brainlab AG (DE)COMPANY
- Decision. 19 April 2023, 510(k), substantially equivalent (traditional review); received 25 November 2022DECISION
- Panel. NeurologyPANEL
- Product code. HAW, Neurological Stereotaxic InstrumentCODE
- Regulation. 21 CFR 882.4560, Class IIREG
- Source. FDA database entry · decision document (12 pages)SOURCE
Retrieved · the fields above are FDA's; the statement below was copied from the decision document on that day.
What FDA cleared it for
The Indications for Use statement, verbatim, from the decision document.
Brainlab Elements Trajectory Planning software is intended for pre-, intra- and postoperative image-based planning and review of either open or minimally invasive neurosurgical and neurological procedures. Its use is indicated for any medical condition in which the use of stereotactic surgery may be appropriate for the placement of instruments/devices and where the position of the instrument/device can be identified relative to images of the anatomy. This includes, but is not limited to, the following cranial procedures (including frame-based stereotaxy and frame alternative-based stereotaxy): • Catheter placement • Depth electrode placement (SEEG procedures) • Lead placement and detection (DBS procedures) • Probe placement • Cranial biopsies
What the statement says
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Adverse-event reports in MAUDE, by product code
As of , MAUDE held 42,962 reports filed against devices carrying product code HAW. That code is shared by every device of this type, not this device alone, and MAUDE reports are submitted by manufacturers, facilities and the public without FDA verification. The latest reports, in the reporter’s words:
30 September 2026 · Malfunction · StealthStation¿ S8 system · MEDTRONIC NAVIGATION, INC. · report 1723170-2026-01386
Medtronic received information regarding a Navigation system being used outside of a procedure. It was reported that an inaccuracy was experienced while working with 2 different instruments in the same case. The application team found that the issue was with the end user (human issue). After that they verified the accuracy using demo sample. It was reported that all instruments were accurate and that the issue was with the end user. The amount of the inaccuracy was 10 mm, but it was not […]
30 September 2026 · Malfunction · StealthStation¿ S8 system · MEDTRONIC NAVIGATION, INC. · report 1723170-2026-01389
Medtronic received information regarding a navigation system being used outside of a procedure. It was reported that the system had wear on the main power cable to the system. The grey coating was changing to white. There were no tears and no cable showing. There was no patient involvement.
30 September 2026 · Malfunction · StealthStation¿ S8 system · MEDTRONIC NAVIGATION, INC. · report 1723170-2026-01390
30 September 2026 · Malfunction · brand not stated · MEDTRONIC NAVIGATION, INC. · report 1723170-2026-01391
29 September 2026 · Malfunction · StealthStation¿ S8 system · MEDTRONIC NAVIGATION, INC. · report 1723170-2026-01382
Where this fits
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