Z-1420-2013Class I

REF 8229705 x1 NIM TriVantage EMG Endotracheal Tube 5.0 mm I.D. x 6.5 mm O.D. Medtronic Xomed, Inc., 6743...

Name: Z-1420-2013 REF 8229705 x1 NIM TriVantage EMG Endotracheal Tube 5.0 mm I.D. x 6.5 mm O.D. Medtronic Xomed, Inc., 6743...
Creator: Medtronic Xomed, Inc.
Published: 2013-03-04
License: https://open.fda.gov/license/

Medtronic Xomed, Inc. / initiated 2013-03-04 / Terminated

FDA source

Medtronic Xomed, Inc. began a recall of REF 8229705 x1 NIM TriVantage EMG Endotracheal Tube 5.0 mm I.D. x 6.5 mm O.D. Medtronic Xomed, Inc., 6743 Southpoint Drive North, Jacksonville, FL 32216-0980... on 2013-03-04. FDA classified it as Class I and gives the reason as "In March 2013, Medtronic issued a recall of the NIM TriVantage EMG Endotracheal Tube due to cuff leakage in the intraoperative cuff deflation which then requires re-inflation or replacement of the deflated tube in order...". As of 2026-09-10, the recall status on record is Terminated.

Recall record

Recall number: Z-1420-2013
Classification: Class I
Status: Terminated
Initiated: 2013-03-04
Posted: 2013-06-04
Terminated: 2014-01-30
Recalling firm: Medtronic Xomed, Inc.
Product: REF 8229705 x1 NIM TriVantage EMG Endotracheal Tube 5.0 mm I.D. x 6.5 mm O.D. Medtronic Xomed, Inc., 6743 Southpoint Drive North, Jacksonville, FL 32216-0980 USA STERILE Rx Only The electrodes are designed to make contact with the patient's vocal cords to facilitate electromyographic (EMG) monitoring of the laryngeal musculature during surgery when connected to a multi-channel EMG neuromonitoring device.
Product code: ETN Stimulator, Nerve
Reason for recall: In March 2013, Medtronic issued a recall of the NIM TriVantage EMG Endotracheal Tube due to cuff leakage in the intraoperative cuff deflation which then requires re-inflation or replacement of the deflated tube in order to ensure the continued ventilation of the patient.
FDA root cause: Use error
Action: The firm, Medtronic Xomed, Inc. sent an "URGENT Product Recall Notification" letter dated March 14, 2013, to its U.S. and International customers. The letter described the product, problem and actions to be taken. The customers were instructed to return any affected devices still in their possession per the following procedure: 1. Check inventories for the affected products listed on the enclosed checklist. 2. Fill-in the "quantity on-hand" column on the checklist. 3. Fax checklist to Medtronic ENT at 1-904-296-2386. 4. If you have any of the subject product, contact Medtronic ENT Customer Service at 1-800-874-5797 to arrange for returns and replacement or credit. 5.When returning products, clearly mark the outside of the container Returned Goods Authorization (RGA) number. If you have any questions regarding the subject action or the content of the letter, contact Gabriela Anchondo at 904-279-7550.
Quantity in commerce: 2,591 units
Distribution: Worldwide distribution: AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, FL, GA, HI, IL, IN, KS, KY, MA, MD, MI, MN, MT, NC, NH, NJ, NY, OH, PA, RI, SC, TX, UT, VA, and WA; and countries of : Australia, Canada, Germany, Italy, Norway, Poland and United Kingdom.
Product codes and lots: Product Catalog Numbers: REF 8229705, 8229706, 8229707, 8229708, 8229709, 8229735, 8229736, 8229737, 8229738, 8229739. Lot Numbers: 205830052 to 206486732. 0206516104, 0206516105, 0206516106, 0206516108, 0206520224, 0206520225, 0206520226, 0206520227, 0206520228, 0206520358, 0206542163, 0206545356, 0206545502.

Enforcement reports

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FDA enforcement reports joined to recall event Z-1420-2013
Recall number	Class	Status	Voluntary or mandated	Report date	Classified
Z-1420-2013	Class I	Terminated	Voluntary: Firm initiated	2013-06-12	2013-06-04

Product code ETN

K112686Class IINext Gen EMG Endotracheal TubeMedtronic Xomed, Inc. / cleared 2012-06-27

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