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Class I Recall

NIM EMG Endotracheal Tube, Part Numbers: a) REF 8229307J b) REF 8229308J c) REF 8229306J

Medtronic Xomed, Inc.

Summary

The FDA issued a Class I for NIM EMG Endotracheal Tube, Part Numbers: a) REF 8229307J b) REF 8229308J c) by Medtronic Xomed, Inc.. Reason: The firm received reports of events related to airway obstruction while using NIM Standard Reinforced EMG Endotracheal Tubes & NIM CONTACT Reinforced .

Details

Source

Device Recall

External ID

Z-1521-2022

Action Date

2022-09-07

Status

Ongoing

Category

device

Product Description

NIM EMG Endotracheal Tube, Part Numbers: a) REF 8229307J b) REF 8229308J c) REF 8229306J

Lot/Code Info: a) REF 8229307J, UDI 00613994415462, ALL LOTS; b) REF 8229308J, UDI 00613994415431, ALL LOTS; c) REF 8229306J, UDI 00613994415455, ALL LOTS

Quantity Affected: 23,820 units

Reason for Recall

The firm received reports of events related to airway obstruction while using NIM Standard Reinforced EMG Endotracheal Tubes & NIM CONTACT Reinforced EMG Endotracheal Tubes.

Distribution

Worldwide distribution: US (nationwide) and OUS (foreign) countries of: Algeria, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Canary Islands, Chile, China, Colombia, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, French Guiana, Germany, Greece, Hong Kong, Hungary, Iceland, India, Iran, Islamic Republic Of, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Korea, Republic Of, Kosovo, Kuwait, Libya, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, North Macedonia, Northern Mariana Islands, Norway, Oman, Panama, Poland, Portugal, Puerto Rico, Qatar, Reunion, Romania, Russian Federation, Saudi Arabia, Slovakia, Spain, Sri Lanka, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, and Viet Nam

Type: Voluntary: Firm initiated

Recall Initiated: 2022-04-29

Company

Medtronic Xomed, Inc.

Jacksonville, FL

Context & Analysis

This is a Class I recall. Class I recalls are the most serious — there is a reasonable probability that use of or exposure to the product will cause serious health consequences or death.

This was one of 164 device recalls issued in the same week, part of 403 device-related FDA actions this month.

Medtronic Xomed, Inc. has 19 FDA actions in our database, including 15 recalls and 4 clearances.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a Class I recall?

A Class I recall is the most serious type. The FDA has determined there is a reasonable probability that the product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death. Consumers should stop using the product immediately.

What should I do if I have this product?

Stop using the product. Check the product against the specific lot numbers or identifiers listed in the recall. Contact the manufacturer (Medtronic Xomed, Inc.) or your retailer for a refund or replacement. If you experienced adverse effects, report them to the FDA via MedWatch.

How often does Medtronic Xomed, Inc. have FDA actions?

Medtronic Xomed, Inc. has 19 FDA actions in our database, including 15 recalls and 4 device clearances.

Where can I find the official FDA record?

The official record is available on FDA.gov. Search for "Z-1521-2022" on FDA.gov for the full record. You can also use the openFDA API to query this record programmatically.

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