FDAClass IIJanuary 4, 2017

NIM EMG Endotracheal Tube recall

NIM EMG Endotracheal Tube, 6.0 mm I.D. x 8.8 mm O.D. (27 FR), Reinforced, Sterile, Rx only. Individually packaged.

Why was NIM EMG Endotracheal Tube recalled?

Wire in tubing can become exposed, posing potential harm to the intubated patient.

What should I do if I have this product?

Review the official FDA enforcement record for current instructions.

What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.

Is my product affected?

Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official FDA record. Only products that match the listed product and lot, UPC or model codes are part of this recall.

Which lot codes, UPCs or models are affected?

All lots distributed since May 2012. Catalog Ref No. (reinforced standard tubes) 82-29306, 82-29307, & 82-29308; Catalog Ref No. (reinforced standard tubes, Japan) 8229306J, 8229307J, & 8229308J; Catalot Ref No. (reinforced contact tubes) 8229506, 8229507, & 8229508;

Product
NIM EMG Endotracheal Tube, 6.0 mm I.D. x 8.8 mm O.D. (27 FR), Reinforced, Sterile, Rx only. Individually packaged.
Recalling firm
Medtronic Xomed, Inc.
Quantity
3752
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution - Nationwide Distribution including US Virgin Island and Puerto Rico , and to the countries of :Japan, Korea, China, Canada, Dominican Republic, Colombia, Chile, Costa Rica, Bahamas, Peru, Panama, Mexico, Argentina, Ecuador, Brazil, Trinidad and Tobago, Hong Kong, Taiwan, United Kingdom, Netherlands, Sri Lanka, Austria, Italy, Germany, United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, France, Belgium, Oman, Ireland, Azerbaijan, India, Spain, Portugal, Luxembourg, Switzerland, Russian Federation, Austria, Greece, Cyprus, Portugal, India, Algeria, Iceland, Iran, Denmark, Hungary, Czech Republic, Ukraine, Turkey, Croatia, Israel, Norway, Oman, Sweden, Libya, Finland, Spain, Portugal, Algeria, Morocco, Poland, Canada, Malaysia, Singapore, Australia, and New Zealand
Recall date
January 4, 2017
Classification
Class II
Status
Terminated
Agency
FDA (device)
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