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NIM Vital recallZ-1623-2025 · Medtronic Xomed, Inc. · initiated Mar 10, 2025

Open, Classified

Is my device affected?

  1. Compare the model, catalog and lot or serial numbers on your device or its packaging with the code information below. A recall usually covers only specific models or lots.
  2. If yours is listed, follow the instructions from Medtronic Xomed, Inc. or your healthcare provider. The company's action is summarized under what the company is doing.
  3. Do not stop using a prescribed or implanted device on your own — talk to your healthcare provider first.

Where to find your model and lot numbers · What recall classes and statuses mean

Why it was recalled

Nerve Monitoring System with certain software versions has potential for increased stimulus artifact, which may require troubleshooting, and may lead to procedure delay, extubation, and medical intervention.

FDA root cause category: Software change control

What the company is doing

On 3/10/2025, recall notices were mailed, and/or emailed to customers who were asked to do the following: 1) Your Medtronic representative will contact you to install the new software version 1.7.5 for correction of the impacted product in your possession. 2) For patients who are currently being monitored with affected devices, be aware of the possibility of increased stimulus artifact. Refer to the system instructions for use for instructions on how the stimulus artifact may be reduced or exacerbated through the adjustment of system settings including event threshold, stimulation current, and rejection period. 3) Complete and return the customer confirmation form via email to [email protected] 4) Share this communication within your organization, with other organizations where impacted devices have been transferred, and any other associated organizations that may be impacted by this action. Maintain a copy of this letter for your records. Distributors are asked to discard any of the items below in your inventory: a. SOFTWARE NIM4SWU143 UPGRADE v1.4.3 b. SOFTWARE NIM4SWU154 UPGRADE v1.5.4 c. SOFTWARE NIM4SWU164 UPGRADE v1.6.4 If you have any questions regarding this communication, please contact the firm's Sales Representative or Technical Services at 1-888-826-5603.

Recall details

Recall number
Z-1623-2025
Status
Open, Classified
Initiated by the company
Mar 10, 2025
Posted by the FDA
Apr 18, 2025
Recalling firm
Medtronic Xomed, Inc.
Quantity
9,788
Product code
GWF
FDA submissions
K200759
Distribution
Worldwide - US Nationwide distribution including in the states of MD, MN, PA, OK, OH, FL, CO, GA, NC, KS, IL, WY, AK, NE, VA, MI, CA, NY, WI, UT, AZ, AR, TX, WA, AL, NJ, SD, MS, KY, TN, MO, OR, MT, MA, CT, NM, LA, WV, NH, DC, DE, IN, NV, IA, SC, ID, ME, HI, RI, VT, ND, GU, PR and the countries of Algeria, Argentina, Armenia, Australia, Austria, Bahrain, Belgium, Bulgaria, Canada, Canary Islands, Cayman Islands, Chile, China, Colombia, Costa Rica, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Dominican Republic, Egypt, El Salvador, Finland, France, French Guiana, French Polynesia, Georgia, Germany, Greece, Guadeloupe, Guatemala, Honduras, Hong Kong, Hungary, Iceland, India, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Jordan, Kosovo, Kuwait, Latvia, Lebanon, Libya, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malaysia, Mauritius, Mexico, Namibia, Nepal, Netherlands, New Zealand, North Macedonia, Northern Ireland, Norway, Oman, Panama, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Qatar, Reunion, Romania, Saudi Arabia, Serbia, Singapore, Slovakia, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Sri Lanka, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, Tunisia, Turkey, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, Uruguay, Viet Nam.

Product description

NIM Vital Nerve Monitoring System: CONSOLE NIM4CM01 NIM 4.0, REF: NIM4CM01; CONSOLE NIM4CM01RF NIM 4.0 REFURBISHED, REF: NIM4CM01RF; PATIENT INTERFACE NIM4CPB1 NIM 4.0, REF: NIM4CPB1; PATIENT INTFC NIM4CPB1RF NIM 4.0 REFURB, REF: NIM4CPB1RF; SOFTWARE NIM4SWU143 UPGRADE V1.4.3, REF: NIM4SWU143; SOFTWARE NIM4SWU154 UPGRADE V1.5.4, REF: NIM4SWU154; SOFTWARE NIM4SWU164 UPGRADE V1.6.4, REF: NIM4SWU164

Code information (models, lots, serial numbers)

All NIM Vital Nerve Monitoring Systems manufactured or installed with software version v1.6.4 or earlier. REF/UDI-DI: NIM4CM01/763000002978, 00763000395896, 00763000401597, 00763000528577; NIM4CM01RF/00763000002992; NIM4CPB1/763000002985, 00763000401603, 00763000395902, 00763000528584; NIM4CPB1RF/00763000003005; NIM4SWU143/00763000709341, 00763000869823; NIM4SWU154/00763000945398; NIM4SWU164/00763000974312

Devices named in this recall

8 devices in the FDA device registry whose identifier appears in the recall's code information.

Product lines

Other devices under the same FDA submission

1 device cleared under K200759 are not named by identifier in this recall. One submission often covers many models, so they may or may not be affected.

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