MAUDE Adverse Event Report: MEDTRONIC XOMED INC. NIM 4.0 CONSOLE; STIMULATOR, ELECTRICAL, EVOKED RESPONSE

Model Number	NIM4CM01
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	10/09/2024
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Continuation of d10: section d information references the main component of the system.Other relevant device(s) are: udi: (b)(4), model: nim4cpb1; serial/ lot number: unknown, h6: fdm-b17, fdr-c20, fdc-d16 and img-g02005 codes are applicable.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 the electrode and probe placement procedure, the system randomly displayed an error message stating "out of measurement range." a very loud sound was emitted whenever the system triggered this alarm.After about five seconds of the error message and loud sounds, the error would go away, allowing them to resume surgery.However, the issue occurred randomly and frequently.There was no patient impact.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Additional information received shows that there is no information to reasonably suggest that the device in this report may have caused or contributed to a death or serious injury or that the device in this report has malfunctioned.Therefore, this event did not and does not meet the reporting requirements stipulated in 21 cfr 803.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 restarting the system resolved the issue during the case and reported product was used to complete the procedure.

• Brand Name: NIM 4.0 CONSOLE
• Common Device Name: STIMULATOR, ELECTRICAL, EVOKED RESPONSE
• 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: 20609132
• Report Number: 1045254-2024-01923
• Device Sequence Number: 12798002
• Product Code: GWF
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00763000002978
• UDI-Public: 00763000002978
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: PA
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: K200759
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Nurse
• 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: NIM4CM01
• Device Catalogue Number: NIM4CM01
• Device Lot Number: 219928933
• 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: 10/09/2024
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 12/06/2024
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 11/05/2024
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 01/02/2025
• Date Device Manufactured: 04/20/2020
• 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