FDAClass IJune 12, 2013

REF 8229705 x1 NIM TriVantage EMG Endotracheal Tube 5.0 recall

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…

Why was REF 8229705 x1 NIM TriVantage EMG Endotracheal Tube 5.0 recalled?

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.

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?

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.

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…
Recalling firm
Medtronic Xomed, Inc.
Quantity
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.
Recall date
June 12, 2013
Classification
Class I
Status
Terminated
Agency
FDA (device)
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