MAUDE Adverse Event Report: MEDTRONIC XOMED INC. NIM® EMG - ENDOTRACHEAL TUBE; STIMULATOR, NERVE

Model Number	8229307
Medical Device Problem Codes	Vibration (1674); Unintended Deflation (4061)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	06/13/2023
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
H3: product analysis of the device concluded that visually, there was no significant damage to the packaging carton when returned.The carton included inserts and an open pouch.The pouch was open from 3 of 4 sides and contained electrodes (red/white and green), and emg tube.There were no traces of contamination on the tube and wire harness was wrapped in tape paper when returned.Functionally, while syringe was used to inject 20cc of air into the cuff, the cuff was not inflating at all.There was a huge obvious cut on the cuff and the cut measured 0.982 inches in length.There were more defects (cut like) noted on the cuff.In the returned condition, there was an out of specification condition that was related to the complaint (due to physical damage).This regulatory report is being submitted due to retrospective review through capa 624392.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 pre-op, the endotracheal tube balloon leaked air, and the surgery was completed with backup endotracheal tube.There was no patient impact.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Correction in h6: previously applied code of fdd a051208 is no longer applicable.Medtronic submits this report to comply with fda regulations 21 cfr parts 4 and 803.Medtronic has made reasonable efforts to provide as much relevant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.

• Brand Name: NIM® EMG - ENDOTRACHEAL TUBE
• 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: 21367836
• Report Number: 1045254-2025-00453
• Device Sequence Number: 12891369
• Product Code: ETN
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00643169789531
• UDI-Public: 00643169789531
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: CH
• PMA/510(K) Number: K925640
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Serviced by Third Party (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Foreign,Health Professional,Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 02/13/2025

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 Expiration Date: 09/18/2026
• Device Model Number: 8229307
• Device Catalogue Number: 8229307
• Device Lot Number: 0225120327
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 07/12/2023
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 06/13/2023
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 02/13/2025
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 02/12/2025
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 02/13/2025
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 09/19/2022
• Is the Device Labeled for Single Use? (Y/N): Yes
• Is This a Single-Use Device that was Reprocessed and Reused on a Patient? (Y/N): No
• Usage of Device: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Sex: Unknown