PlainRecalls
FDA Devices Moderate Class II Terminated

Nerveana x5 RLN Monitoring Kit with Cobra 1-Ch EMG ET Tube, 6.0mm REF NVTKIT-C6-5, Rx Only, Sterile, UDI: B006NVTKITC652/$$7061918A - 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.

Reported: September 2, 2020 Initiated: July 21, 2020 #Z-2900-2020

Product Description

Nerveana x5 RLN Monitoring Kit with Cobra 1-Ch EMG ET Tube, 6.0mm REF NVTKIT-C6-5, Rx Only, Sterile, UDI: B006NVTKITC652/$$7061918A - 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.

Reason for Recall

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.

Details

Units Affected
1,089
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.
Location
Ventura, CA

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
Nerveana x5 RLN Monitoring Kit with Cobra 1-Ch EMG ET Tube, 6.0mm REF NVTKIT-C6-5, Rx Only, Sterile, UDI: B006NVTKITC652/$$7061918A - 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.. Recalled by Neurovision Medical Products Inc. Units affected: 1,089.
Why was this product recalled?
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.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on September 2, 2020. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-2900-2020.