Lower risk Medical device recall · FDA · Published November 7, 2023

Medtronic Xomed Recalls NIM TriVantage EMG Endotracheal Tubes Due to Noise and Monitoring

Medtronic Xomed recalls specific models of NIM TriVantage EMG Endotracheal Tubes (6.0MM ID, 7.0MM ID, 8.0MM ID) due to reported noise, lead-off or high impedance issues, and intermittent nerve monitoring problems.

Plain-English summary generated from official FDA data by GovInfoNow · Published by Carlos Caban · How we make summaries

🇺🇸 FDA recall #Z-0696-2024Medical device Medtronic Xomed ›

Lower-risk recall

Firm received reports of customers experiencing noise from the NIM System, lead-off or high impedance issues, or loss of/intermittent nerve monitoring,

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Recalling firmMedtronic Xomed, Inc.6743 Southpoint Dr N · Jacksonville, FL 32216-6218

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Medtronic Xomed is recalling specific models of NIM TriVantage EMG Endotracheal Tubes that have been reported to cause noise, lead-off or high impedance issues, and intermittent nerve monitoring problems. These tubes are used in medical settings for monitoring nerve function during procedures. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/56924-medtronic-xomed-recalls-nim-trivantage-emg-endotracheal-tubes-due-to.

Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/56924-medtronic-xomed-recalls-nim-trivantage-emg-endotracheal-tubes-due-to · Updated August 10, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #Z-0696-2024

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“Medtronic Xomed Recalls NIM TriVantage EMG Endotracheal Tubes Due to Noise and Monitoring.” GovInfoNow, updated August 10, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/56924-medtronic-xomed-recalls-nim-trivantage-emg-endotracheal-tubes-due-to. Based on FDA recall #Z-0696-2024 (https://api.fda.gov/device/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22Z-0696-2024%22&limit=1).

The FDA announced on 2023-11-07 that Medtronic Xomed, Inc. is recalling NIM TriVantage EMG Endotracheal Tubes due to potential nerve monitoring failures. The hazard includes noise, lead-off issues, or loss of signal during use.

How to tell if you have it

NIM TriVantage EMG Endotracheal Tubes
REF 8229706, 6.0MM ID
REF 8229707, 7.0MM ID
REF 8229708, 8.0MM ID
REF 8229736, 6MM ID 3PK
REF 8229737, 7MM ID 3 PK
REF 8229738, 8MM ID 3 PK

The hazard

The firm received reports of customers experiencing noise from the NIM System, lead-off or high impedance issues, or loss of/intermittent nerve monitoring.

Context

GovInfoNow's records show Medtronic Xomed, Inc. has 11 other recalls on record since 2019-11-13. Other recent recalls of similar products include Medtronic Xomed IPC POWEREASE System Recall (2025-07-17), Medtronic Xomed NIM Vital Nerve Monitoring System (2025-03-10), and Medtronic Ultra Round Steel Cutting Bur Recall (2024-07-05). Other recent recalls of similar products include Medline Medical Procedure Kits Recall (2026-05-04) and Medline Medical Procedure Kits: Catheter Issues Recalled (2026-05-04).

How to tell if you have this one

Check for the model numbers 8229706 (6.0MM ID), 8229707 (7.0MM ID), or 8229708 (8.0MM ID) on the tube packaging or labels. Also look for the specific serial numbers and GTINs listed in the recall notice.

Brand
Medtronic Xomed
Product
NIM TriVantage EMG Endotracheal Tubes, Model (REF) Numbers and sizes: a) 8229706, 6.0MM ID; b) 8229707, 7.0MM ID; c)
Category
Medical device

Based on the official FDA remedy

What to do — step by step

Check Product Details
Verify the model number and serial numbers against the list provided in the recall notice to confirm if your tubes are affected.

How this recall unfolded

Recall timeline

FDA published this recall 2 months after the firm started it.

Nov 7, 2023Firm started the recall
Jan 10, 2024FDA classified it Class II
Jan 17, 2024Published in FDA’s Enforcement Report

Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.

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Questions people ask

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Do I need to stop using these tubes?

The recall does not require stopping use; healthcare providers should check the model and serial numbers to ensure they are not affected.

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Where this comes from

The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official FDA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.

Official source: FDA Recall #Z-0696-2024 (November 7, 2023) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for Z-0696-2024 to see it in context.
Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on August 10, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the FDA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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