MAUDE Adverse Event Report: MEDTRONIC DOMINICANA NIM® PROBE; STIMULATOR, NERVE

Model Number	8225101
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	02/15/2023
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
H3: product analysis of the device found that visually, the product was returned in a small zip lock bag with an open pouch.The pouch was open from 3 of 4 sides of the pouch.There was no damage noted in the construction of the handle or the probe.There were no traces of contamination on the handle or the probe.The continuity check was performed and electrically, the resistance of the entire assembly shall be less than 0.3 ohms and measured 0.3 ohms (within specification).Functionally, the probe was seated securely and smoothly into the handle.The device was connected to nim system for functional test and stimulated at 1ma current and 100 v threshold.During the probe stimulation, the system constantly returned 1.0 ma and a waveform over 200 v.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 thyroidectomy procedure, when the doctor used the probe to detect the nerve, he found that the stim returned show 0ma.The doctor tried to reconnect the probe but useless.Finally, the doctor changed a new probe and the new probe could function normally.There was no patient impact.

• Brand Name: NIM® PROBE
• Common Device Name: STIMULATOR, NERVE
• Manufacturer (Section D): MEDTRONIC DOMINICANA; zona franca de san isidro; carretera san isidro, km 17; santo domingo 11500 ; DR 11500
• Manufacturer (Section G): MEDTRONIC DOMINICANA; zona franca de san isidro; carretera san isidro, km 17; santo domingo 11500 ; DR 11500
• Manufacturer Contact: justin ellis ; 6743 southpoint drive north; jacksonville, FL 32216 ; 7635265677
• MDR Report Key: 21462235
• Report Number: 9612501-2025-00533
• Device Sequence Number: 12708116
• Product Code: ETN
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00763000040710
• UDI-Public: 00763000040710
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: TW
• PMA/510(K) Number: K934426
• 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,Distributor
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date (Section B): 02/26/2025

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: 8225101
• Device Catalogue Number: 8225101
• Device Lot Number: 0222188926
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 05/31/2023
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 02/23/2023
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 02/25/2025
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 05/11/2021
• 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: Female