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	04/02/2025
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that pre-op, the cuff of the lower intubation tube was leaking.There were no noticeable damage on the emg tube when opened.There were no noticeable damage on the emg tube package.5ml syringe was used to inflate the endotracheal tube cuff.Air was used to inflate the cuff.Device was used for the first time.There was no patient involved in this event.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
H3: visually, the packaging carton was damaged upon return.However, there was no damage observed (with unaided eye) in the construction of the returned device.The wire harness had no paper tape intact when returned.Functionally, a syringe was used to inject 20cc of air into the cuff, and the cuff deflated immediately.Furthermore, the cuff was submerged under the water for leak observation, and the leak was detected.The leak was detected at the proximal end of the cuff.For further analysis, the cuff was placed under the magnification, and the puncture was observed in the same area where the leak was detected.The device failed due to defective condition upon return and the inability to keep the cuff inflated.In the returned condition, there was an out of specification condition that was related to the complaint.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: 21916300
• Report Number: 1045254-2025-01204
• Device Sequence Number: 13019517
• Product Code: ETN
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00763000745813
• UDI-Public: 00763000745813
• 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): 04/28/2025

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: 8229306
• Device Catalogue Number: 8229306
• Device Lot Number: 0227712969
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 04/22/2025
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 04/03/2025
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 04/28/2025
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 11/07/2023
• 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