Recall Z-2902-2020 ยท ETN Stimulator, Nerve
Neurovision Medical Products Inc
Nerveana x5 RLN Monitoring Kit with Cobra 1-Ch EMG ET Tube, 8.0 mm, REF NVTKIT-C8-5, Rx Only, Sterile UDIB006NVTKITC852/$$7062118C - Product Usage: For continuous EMG monitoring and status assessment of the nerves supplying the laryngeal musculature as well as providing an open airway for patient ventilation during surgical or parasurgical care using any compatible nerve monitoring system.
| Date | Jul 21, 2020 |
| Status | Terminated |
| Reason | The electrode insulating material on the Cobra EMG ET tube used for continuous EMG monitoring may soften over time so that it may be more susceptible to damage by scratching or bending, which could stop or inhibit the EMG signal transmission of the electrodes to the monitor and render the device not usable. |
| Root cause | Under Investigation by firm |
| Action | Urgent Medical Device Recall Notice, dated July 17, 2020 was sent via email on 7/21/20 and a hard copy via USPS first class mail on 7/28/20-7/29/20 to consignees advising them that Neurovision Medical Products (hereafter NMP) is voluntarily recalling Cobra 1 & 2-Channel EMG Endotracheal Tube, 6 mm, 7 mm, and 8 mm which is used for continuous EMG monitoring and status assessment of the nerves. NMP has initiated this removal due to the potential degradation of the electrode insulation material sooner than the established shelf life. This could make the electrode more susceptible to damage by d |
| Quantity | 1,239 |
| Distribution | Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide distribution including in the states of AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, FL, GA, HI, IL, IN, KS, MA, MD, MI, MN, MO, MS, NE, NY, OH, OR, PA, SC, SD, TN, TX, WA, WI and the countries of Canada, Dominican Republic, Hong Kong. |
| FDA record | Open on fda.gov |
510(k) clearances named in this recall
| K110989 | NEUROVISION INK PRINTED ENDOTRACHEAL TUBE ELECTRODE Neurovision Medical Products, Inc., Nov 3, 2011 |