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

Model Number	8229306
Medical Device Problem Code	Unintended Deflation (4061)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	08/16/2023
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that before the operation, the endotracheal tube had a cuff leak, and another tube had its cuff tip fallen off.Additionally, the outer packaging of the probe was damaged.There was no impact on the patient.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
H3: product analysis of the device found that visually, there was no significant damage to the packaging carton.The carton contained an insert (m726750c793), red/white electrode (green electrode was missing from the package), end size 6 emg tube.The wire harness was wrapped in a tape paper when returned.There were no traces of a biological contamination noted on the device.However, the blue bend had traces of a damage.Functionally, a syringe was used to inject 20cc of air into the cuff.The cuff was not inflated at all, there were two punctures found in the cuff.The punctures measured 0.157 inches, and 0.148 inches in length (horizontally), which would result in the reported event.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.

• 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: 21377158
• Report Number: 1045254-2025-00475
• Device Sequence Number: 3826336
• Product Code: ETN
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00643169789524
• UDI-Public: 00643169789524
• 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: Other Health Care Professional
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date (Section B): 02/14/2025

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: 05/02/2026
• Device Model Number: 8229306
• Device Catalogue Number: 8229306
• Device Lot Number: 0224282374
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 09/01/2023
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 08/16/2023
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 02/13/2025
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 05/03/2022
• 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