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

Model Number	8253410
Medical Device Problem Codes	False Negative Result (1225); Incorrect, Inadequate or Imprecise Result or Readings (1535)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	07/22/2024
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that user cannot identify the placement of needles, as supposed to be tick as check, but showing "x".When prompted to continue, it senses the needle placements in the nerves thru sounds.There is no patient involvement.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
H3: product analysis of the device found that reported fault is replicated intermittent electrode.On inspection patient interface found damaged.Loose parts found rattling inside the unit.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.

• Brand Name: NIM-NEURO® PATIENT INTERFACE
• 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: 20051732
• Report Number: 1045254-2024-01309
• Device Sequence Number: 18136899
• Product Code: ETN
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00613994499653
• UDI-Public: 00613994499653
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: AS
• PMA/510(K) Number: K083124
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Health Professional,Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other Health Care Professional
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date (Section B): 08/22/2024

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: 8253410
• Device Catalogue Number: 8253410
• Device Lot Number: 206822530
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 07/26/2024
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 07/26/2024
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 08/23/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 03/18/2013
• 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: Unknown
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Sex: Unknown