MAUDE Adverse Event Report: MEDTRONIC XOMED INC. NIM-NEURO® 3.0 MAINFRAME; STIMULATOR, NERVE

Model Number	8253402
Medical Device Problem Code	Incorrect, Inadequate or Imprecise Result or Readings (1535)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	05/09/2024
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Product analysis confirmed the reported fault.Device failed electrode check - channel 6 off.Broken pin stuck inside the patient interface adaptor board pcba.Continuation of d10: section d information references the main component of the system.Other relevant device(s) are: product id: 8253410, serial/lot #: (b)(6), udi#: (b)(4).Product analysis confirmed the reported fault.Device failed electrode check - channel 6 off.The 6th pin missing.Medtronic submits this report to comply with fda regulations 21 cfr parts 4 and 803.Medtronic has made reasonable efforts to provide as much relevant information as is available to the company as of the submission date of this report.This report does not constitute an admission or a conclusion by fda, medtronic, or its employees that the device, medtronic, or its employee caused or contributed to the event described in the report.Any required fields that are unpopulated are blank because the information is currently unknown or unavailable.Medtronic will submit a supplemental report if additional relevant information becomes known.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that during thyroid procedure, nim console lost response adjusted the tube and got response.Again lost response readjusted the tube again but still no response could be obtained.There was no patient impact.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Medtronic submits this report to comply with fda regulations 21 cfr parts 4 and 803.Medtronic has made reasonable efforts to provide as much relevant information as is available to the company as of the submission date of this report.This report does not constitute an admission or a conclusion by fda, medtronic, or its employees that the device, medtronic, or its employee caused or contributed to the event described in the report.Any required fields that are unpopulated are blank because the information is currently unknown or unavailable.Medtronic will submit a supplemental report if additional relevant information becomes known.
Event or Problem Description
Additional information received that there were no visual and/or audible indicators that alerted the user of the issue.There was no indication on the screen that the connection was intermittent or lost.The nim flex tube was used during this procedure.

• Brand Name: NIM-NEURO® 3.0 MAINFRAME
• Common Device Name: STIMULATOR, NERVE
• Manufacturer (Section D): MEDTRONIC XOMED INC.; 6743 southpoint dr n; jacksonville FL 32216
• Manufacturer (Section G): MEDTRONIC XOMED INC.; 6743 southpoint dr n; jacksonville FL 32216
• Manufacturer Contact: justin ellis ; 6743 southpoint drive north; jacksonville, FL 32216 ; 7635265677
• MDR Report Key: 19547445
• Report Number: 1045254-2024-00915
• Device Sequence Number: 4812193
• Product Code: ETN
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00613994529077
• UDI-Public: 00613994529077
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: NZ
• PMA/510(K) Number: K083124
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Foreign,Health Professional,Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other Health Care Professional
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 07/12/2024

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Operator of Device: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: 8253402
• Device Catalogue Number: 8253402
• Device Lot Number: 206271946
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 05/27/2024
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 05/22/2024
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 06/18/2024
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 06/17/2024
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 07/12/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 10/30/2012
• Is the Device Labeled for Single Use? (Y/N): No
• Is This a Single-Use Device that was Reprocessed and Reused on a Patient? (Y/N): No
• Usage of Device: Reuse
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Concomitant Medical Products and Therapy/Usage Dates: "SEE H11...."
• Patient Sex: Unknown