MAUDE Adverse Event Report: MEDTRONIC DOMINICANA NIM® EMG - ENDOTRACHEAL TUBE - TRIVANTAGE®; STIMULATOR, NERVE

Model Number	8229737
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	03/03/2025
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that during thyroidectomy procedure while dissecting, the nurse stated that nothing was stimming.No tweedle, no event tones.Etc.They checked the connections and everything was setup properly.The surgeon was on nerve and the system was silent.There was surgical delay of 20 minutes.Electrode checks were passed.There was no stimulus delivery sound and no stim return.Anesthetic and/or muscle relaxant was used and short acting only.No damage noticed on the devices.Stimulus and threshold set to default settings.The procedure was completed without monitoring.There was no patient impact.After event (2 days later) rep tested the nim console.It worked as intended and gave the normal responses with the simulator.
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.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
H6: previously added imdrf annex code d16 is no longer valid.Medtronic submits this report to comply with fda regulations 21 cfr parts 4 and 803.Medtronic has made reasonable efforts to provide as much relevant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 - TRIVANTAGE®
• 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: 21718043
• Report Number: 9612501-2025-00877
• Device Sequence Number: 4745351
• Product Code: ETN
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00763000041526
• UDI-Public: 00763000041526
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: CA
• PMA/510(K) Number: K112686
• 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): 05/26/2025

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: 8229737
• Device Catalogue Number: 8229737
• Device Lot Number: 0229066590
• 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: 03/05/2025
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 05/26/2025
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 03/28/2025
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 05/26/2025
• Date Device Manufactured: 06/10/2024
• 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