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

Model Number	8229307
Medical Device Problem Code	Unintended Deflation (4061)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	04/08/2025
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
H3: product analysis of the device found that visually, the pouch was open from 2 of 4 sides when returned.When returned, the tube was secured onto the tray, the inflation was wrapped around the tube, and the wire harness had a paper tape intact.The red/white electrode was inside the envelope while green electrode was placed inside the pouch without an envelope.There was no protective sponge over the green electrode needle, needle was exposed when returned.Functionally, a syringe was used to inject 20cc of air into the cuff, and the cuff inflated/deflated with no issues.There were no signs of air leakage observed.Furthermore, the inflated cuff was submerged in the water for leak observation, and there was no leakage observed.The inflation assembly was also submerged in the water for leak observation and found no leakage.There were no reported issues found regarding the returned device.In the returned condition, there was no 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.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that for thyroid surgery, when the nerve monitoring endotracheal tube was unpacked, the cuff was found to be leaking air and it could not be used.The leak test was performed, inflated the cuff with the 5 ml syringe and the air leakage was found.Replaced with another endotracheal tube to complete the surgery.There was no patient involved.

• 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: 21958027
• Report Number: 1045254-2025-01254
• Device Sequence Number: 7227392
• Product Code: ETN
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00763000882396
• UDI-Public: 00763000882396
• 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): 05/05/2025

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: 8229307
• Device Catalogue Number: 8229307
• Device Lot Number: 0228196314
• 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: 04/10/2025
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 05/05/2025
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 01/30/2024
• 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