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

Model Number	8253001RF
Medical Device Problem Codes	Incorrect, Inadequate or Imprecise Result or Readings (1535); Inappropriate Audible Prompt/Feedback (2280)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	09/04/2024
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
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
It was reported that during thyroidectomy procedure, prior to incision but after intubation, the surgeon stimmed the patients neck and got a normal response.During the procedure, a trivantage 2 was utilized.However, when the surgeon attempted stimulation, the machine made a tweedled noise, indicating no stim.Surgeon stimmed the vagus nerve inside the carotid sheath with 3 milliamps and got no visual movement in the muscle.There was around 1 hour delay in the procedure.The surgery was aborted on the contralateral side.The tube was working properly during pre-op.The issue was not resolved by repositioning or troubleshooting.There was no patient impact.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
H6: code is updated.Previously updated fdc d16 is no longer available.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® 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: 20330962
• Report Number: 1045254-2024-01637
• Device Sequence Number: 18548872
• Product Code: ETN
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00643169871014
• UDI-Public: 00643169871014
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: GA
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• 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,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 01/02/2025

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: 8253001RF
• Device Catalogue Number: 8253001RF
• Device Lot Number: 210956753
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 09/04/2024
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 01/02/2025
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 09/30/2024
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 01/02/2025
• Date Device Manufactured: 03/10/2016
• 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
• Patient Sex: Unknown