RecallDepth

Brand name: NIM EMG Endotracheal Tube REF 82-29106, 82-29107, 82-29108 NIM EMG Reinforced Endotracheal Tube REF 82-29306, 82-29307, 82-29308 [All products are packaged one unit per box.]

Company
Medtronic Xomed, Inc.
Recall Initiated
October 29, 2004
Posted
December 15, 2004
Terminated
July 7, 2012
Recall Number
Z-0310-05
Quantity
22569 EMG Tubes
Firm Location
Jacksonville, FL

Reason for Recall

The firm received six reports of tubes with wires 'out of channel' two of which involved injuried patients. In one case in Germany it was reported that the patient had soreness of the throat and was discharged after four days. In the next case the patient had a tracheal wound. It was not clear what caused the wound.

Distribution

Distributed nationwide and worldwide. to countries in the five continents with the highest populations.

Lot / Code Info

Product Code: 77 ETN  Lot Numbers: 32423300 through 35505400, and 35542200, 35542300, 35542400, 35542500, 35542600, 35543400, 35597200, 35602100, 35633400, 35633600, 35638200, 35638400

Root Cause

Other

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