Synaptive Medical Inc: Medical Device Recall in 2018 - (Recall #: Z-0470-2019)

Updated on March 25, 2026.

See the recall detail below. You can also see other recalls from the same firm in 2018.

Data Source: FDA.

Product Description:

BrightMatter Guide, Product Number SYN-0026, Versions: 1.5.0, 1.5.1 and 1.5.2 Product Usage: BrightMatter Guide can navigate a third-party port (NICO BrainPath device) by attaching Synaptive s custom Tracking Array to the port directly. As the BrainPath is navigable in two configurations (sheath only / sheath and obturator), the tip of the obturator is represented in the software with a tip extension beyond the bottom of the sheath. Note sheath and cannula are used interchangeably in this document.

Product Classification:

Class I

Date Initiated: October 9, 2018

Date Posted: December 5, 2018

Recall Number: Z-0470-2019

Event ID: 81317

Reason for Recall:

This recall has been initiated due to a software defect found in the Guide System software when used with NICO BrainPath ports under certain circumstances. When one trajectory is set with a blue port and another trajectory is set with a gold port, the software defect is triggered when the user switches between these trajectories during a surgical procedure.

Status: Terminated

Product Quantity: 37 units

Code Information:

Serial Numbers: 0063HJ5Y062 00635F48562 00635GTYK32 00638HTZK32 0063G6DRM12 0063CPBRM12 006395Q2Z52 0063J9BD062 00634X19562 0063GN0B562 00637BP9562 0063JTDW462 00638J89562 006360JV462 0063F1Q2Z52 0063FGWYK32 006384WYK32 00635YH8562 0063C2SKH72 00635NWPK12 0063DKWYK32 006358Q2Z52 0063HM0B562 0063DZPGP12 00634BBD062 00636L48562 0063DD8GP12 0063HCZ1Z52 006318XYK32 0003CZDRLC2 0063GLD6562 0063HRZYK32 006317B8562 006348M5562 0063HGTYK32 0063FHXY062 00634DBD062

Distribution Pattern:

Worldwide - US Nationwide Distribution and the country of Canada

Voluntary or Mandated:

Voluntary: Firm initiated