The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has issued its most serious type of recall for an imaging device that surgeons rely on during deep brain stimulation procedures, according to a Monday announcement.

In handing down the class 1 recall, federal officials warn that using such devices may cause serious injuries or death.

Medtronic’s StealthStation auto-registration feature provides images of a patient’s brain to help surgeons navigate tools and implants used during deep brain stimulation. During DBS a surgeon uses a neurostimulator to deliver electrical signals to areas of the brain that control movement, pain, mood, weight and other functions.