Medtronic Xomed, Inc.: Medical Device Recall in 2022 - (Recall #: Z-1520-2022)

Updated on March 25, 2026.

See the recall detail below. You can also see other recalls from the same firm in 2022.

Data Source: FDA.

Product Description:

NIM EMG Endotracheal Tube, Part Numbers: a) REF 8229308 b) REF 8229307 c) REF 8229306

Product Classification:

Class I

Date Initiated: April 29, 2022

Date Posted: September 7, 2022

Recall Number: Z-1520-2022

Event ID: 90711

Reason for Recall:

The firm received reports of events related to airway obstruction while using NIM Standard Reinforced EMG Endotracheal Tubes & NIM CONTACT Reinforced EMG Endotracheal Tubes.

Status: Ongoing

Product Quantity: 1,133,612 units

Code Information:

a) REF 8229308; UDI 00643169789548, 00763000745837, 00763000882402; ALL LOTS. b) REF 8229307; UDI 00643169789531, 00763000745820, 00763000882396; ALL LOTS. c) REF 8229306; UDI, 00643169789524, 00763000745813, 00763000882389; ALL LOTS.

Distribution Pattern:

Worldwide distribution: US (nationwide) and OUS (foreign) countries of: Algeria, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Canary Islands, Chile, China, Colombia, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, French Guiana, Germany, Greece, Hong Kong, Hungary, Iceland, India, Iran, Islamic Republic Of, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Korea, Republic Of, Kosovo, Kuwait, Libya, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, North Macedonia, Northern Mariana Islands, Norway, Oman, Panama, Poland, Portugal, Puerto Rico, Qatar, Reunion, Romania, Russian Federation, Saudi Arabia, Slovakia, Spain, Sri Lanka, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, and Viet Nam

Voluntary or Mandated:

Voluntary: Firm initiated