FDA Recall Database: Class I Recall: NIM Vital Nerve Monitoring systems (all serial numbers… by Medtronic Xomed, Inc.

Key facts

What this classification means

A Class I recall is FDA’s most serious classification. FDA assigns Class I when there is a reasonable probability that use of, or exposure to, the recalled product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death. This classification does not mean harm has already occurred in every case -- it reflects FDA’s assessment of the realistic worst-case risk profile of the defect described in the recall, based on the reason for recall reported by the firm. Class I recalls receive the closest FDA monitoring of the three classes: the recalling firm typically must submit a recall strategy, periodic status reports, and effectiveness checks confirming that the affected lots have actually been removed from distribution or corrected in the field. FDA's Center for Devices and Radiological Health (for devices) or Center for Drug Evaluation and Research (for drugs) reviews the classification and can require additional corrective action if the initial response is judged insufficient. Because this record is filed as Class I, professionals and consumers handling an affected lot should treat FDA's own classification -- not this page's summary of it -- as the authoritative risk signal. A Class I recall is FDA’s most serious classification. FDA assigns Class I when there is a reasonable probability that use of, or exposure to, the recalled product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death. This classification does not mean harm has already occurred in every case -- it reflects FDA’s assessment of the realistic worst-case risk profile of the defect described in the recall, based on the reason for recall reported by the firm. Class I recalls receive the closest FDA monitoring of the three classes: the recalling firm typically must submit a recall strategy, periodic status reports, and effectiveness checks confirming that the affected lots have actually been removed from distribution or corrected in the field.

What consumers should do

Facilities, clinicians, and consumers holding an affected unit or lot of NIM Vital Nerve Monitoring systems (all serial numbers manufactured) with NIM Vital System versions: v1.0.0, v1.1.1, v1.3.2, v1.4.3. NIM Vital Nerve Integrity Monitor with below product descriptions. 1. CONSOLE NIM4CM01 NIM 4.0, Model Number: NIM4CM01. 2. CONSOLE NIM4CM01RF NIM 4.0 REFURBISHED, Model Number: NIM4CM01RF, 3. PATIENT INTERFACE NIM4CPB1 NIM 4.0, Model Number: NIM4CPB1, 4. PATIENT INTFC NIM4CPB1RF NIM 4.0 REFURB, Model Number: NIM4CPB1RF, 5. SOFTWARE NIM4SWU143 UPGRADE V1.4.3, Model Number: NIM4SWU143 should stop using it for the purpose described in the recall notice and hold remaining stock pending instructions from Medtronic Xomed, Inc.. FDA recall records typically direct the recalling firm to notify known accounts directly with a recall letter describing the specific corrective action -- replacement, field correction, refund, or return. Anyone who received the product through a distributor rather than directly from Medtronic Xomed, Inc. should confirm with their supplier whether their specific lot or unit is on the affected list, since recall notices are lot- or unit-specific and not every unit of a product line is necessarily included. Questions about a specific unit's status should go to Medtronic Xomed, Inc. directly or to the distributor that supplied it; Argus HQ is a public-record aggregator, not the recalling firm, and cannot confirm individual unit status.

Medtronic Xomed, Inc.’s FDA history

Argus HQ has recorded 5 total FDA actions tied to Medtronic Xomed, Inc.: 0 warning letters, 5 recalls, 0 approval records, and 0 Form 483 inspection citations.

Frequently asked questions

Is NIM Vital Nerve Monitoring systems (all serial numbers manuf recalled?

Yes. FDA lists a Class I recall by Medtronic Xomed, Inc. for NIM Vital Nerve Monitoring systems (all serial numbers manufactured) with NIM Vital System versions: v1.0.0, v1.1.1, v1.3.2, v1.4.3. NIM Vital Nerve Integrity Monitor with below product descriptions. 1. CONSOLE NIM4CM01 NIM 4.0, Model Number: NIM4CM01. 2. CONSOLE NIM4CM01RF NIM 4.0 REFURBISHED, Model Number: NIM4CM01RF, 3. PATIENT INTERFACE NIM4CPB1 NIM 4.0, Model Number: NIM4CPB1, 4. PATIENT INTFC NIM4CPB1RF NIM 4.0 REFURB, Model Number: NIM4CPB1RF, 5. SOFTWARE NIM4SWU143 UPGRADE V1.4.3, Model Number: NIM4SWU143, reported 20240731, with status "Ongoing." FDA recall number: Z-2409-2024.

What is the recall class for Medtronic Xomed, Inc.'s recall?

FDA classified this recall as Class I. A Class I recall is FDA’s most serious classification. FDA assigns Class I when there is a reasonable probability that use of, or exposure to, the recalled product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.

Why was NIM Vital Nerve Monitoring systems (all serial numbers manuf recalled?

FDA's recall record states the reason as: Potential for false negative response on the NIM Vital Nerve Monitoring System

Who should I contact about this recall?

Contact Medtronic Xomed, Inc. directly, or the distributor/pharmacy that supplied the product, to confirm whether your specific lot or unit is affected. Argus HQ aggregates the public FDA recall record and is not the recalling firm.

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