Device brand name · Stimulator nerve
Nim Emg - Endotracheal Tube: medical device reports filed with FDA
540 reports name it, 2015–2025. Manufacturer given most often on reports: Medtronic Xomed. Product code ETN.
- 540
- device reports naming the brand
- 0% of all MAUDE reports · about 47 a year
- 1
- reports, 12 months to August 2026
- 166 in the 12 months before
- 68.7%
- classified as malfunction
- 83.4% across the product code
- 0.6%
- classified as death, as reported
- 3 reports · not verified by FDA
FDA's MAUDE database holds 540 reports that name the brand "Nim Emg - Endotracheal Tube" (stimulator nerve), received between February 2015 and September 2025; the manufacturer given most often on reports is Medtronic Xomed. Spellings of one product vary from report to report.
1 reports arrived in the 12 months to August 2026, down 99% from 166 in the 12 months before. FDA releases MAUDE data monthly; reports can arrive months after an event, so the newest months grow in later releases. The event types recorded are malfunction (68.7%), injury (30.7%) and death (0.6%); across all stimulator, nerve reports (product code ETN) death is recorded in 0.2% and malfunction in 83.4%. Event type is the reporter's classification of the report, not a verified outcome.
The device problems coded most often are unintended deflation (37.8%), obstruction of flow (9.8%) and incorrect, inadequate or imprecise result or readings (8.5%). The patient problems coded most often are unintended extubation, airway obstruction and low oxygen saturation. FDA states that "MDR data alone cannot be used to establish rates of events, evaluate a change in event rates over time or compare event rates between devices. The number of reports cannot be interpreted or used in isolation to reach conclusions about the existence, severity, or frequency of problems associated with devices." It adds that the reporting system "has limitations, including the potential submission of incomplete, inaccurate, untimely, unverified, or biased data."
Reports by month, five years
Reports by the month FDA received them. FDA releases MAUDE data monthly; reports can arrive months after an event, so the newest months grow in later releases.
By year received
Event type and report source
Event type, as classified on the report
Who filed the report
Grey bar: all 5,123 reports carrying product code ETN. Event type is the filer's classification and is not verified by FDA.
Device problems coded
| Device problem (FDA code) | Reports | Share | Share across product code |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unintended deflation | 204 | 37.8% | 8.8% |
| Obstruction of flow | 53 | 9.8% | 2.5% |
| Incorrect, inadequate or imprecise result or readings | 46 | 8.5% | 26.8% |
| Leak/splashthe device leaked | 37 | 6.9% | 2.4% |
| Material puncture/hole | 23 | 4.3% | 1.2% |
| Material protrusion/extrusion | 19 | 3.5% | 0.5% |
| Breakthe device broke | 15 | 2.8% | 2.9% |
| Air leak | 12 | 2.2% | 1.3% |
| Gas/air leak | 12 | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Failure to unfold or unwrap | 11 | 2% | 0.2% |
| Failure to deflate | 10 | 1.9% | 0.2% |
| Inflation problem | 10 | 1.9% | 1.1% |
| Device sensing problem | 9 | 1.7% | 3.8% |
| Partial blockage | 9 | 1.7% | 0.6% |
| Device operates differently than expectedthe device behaved unexpectedly | 8 | 1.5% | 8.3% |
| Failure to sense | 7 | 1.3% | 3.8% |
| Vibration | 7 | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| Circuit failure | 6 | 1.1% | 0.8% |
| Device damaged prior to usethe device was damaged before use | 6 | 1.1% | 0.2% |
| Blocked connection | 5 | 0.9% | 0.1% |
FDA's device problem codes as entered on the report; one report can carry several. Generic codes such as "no apparent adverse event" are left out.
Patient problems coded
| Patient problem (FDA code) | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Unintended extubation | 151 | 28% |
| Airway obstruction | 45 | 8.3% |
| Low oxygen saturation | 36 | 6.7% |
| Extubate | 20 | 3.7% |
| Hypoventilation | 8 | 1.5% |
| Bronchospasmtightening of the airways | 7 | 1.3% |
| Edemaswelling from fluid | 6 | 1.1% |
| Nerve damage | 5 | 0.9% |
| No patient involvement | 5 | 0.9% |
| Obstruction/occlusion | 5 | 0.9% |
| Dyspneashortness of breath | 4 | 0.7% |
| Sore throat | 4 | 0.7% |
| Apnea | 3 | 0.6% |
| Bradycardiaslow heart rate | 3 | 0.6% |
| Brain injury | 3 | 0.6% |
Patient problem codes are present mainly in reports filed since 2019 and are often blank.
In context
| Measure | Nim Emg - Endotracheal Tube | Product code ETN | All MAUDE reports |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reports | 540 | 5,123 | 26,136,888 |
| Share of that pool | — | 10.5% | 0% |
| Classified as death, per 1,000 reports | 6 | 2 | 9 |
| Classified as injury | 30.7% | 15.8% | 36.2% |
| Classified as malfunction | 68.7% | 83.4% | 62.3% |
| Filed by the manufacturer | 99.8% | 96.6% | 94.9% |
Shares are of reports, not of devices in use. FDA states that "MDR data alone cannot be used to establish rates of events, evaluate a change in event rates over time or compare event rates between devices. The number of reports cannot be interpreted or used in isolation to reach conclusions about the existence, severity, or frequency of problems associated with devices." It adds that the reporting system "has limitations, including the potential submission of incomplete, inaccurate, untimely, unverified, or biased data."
Other brands with product code ETN
| Brand | Reports | Latest 12 months | Classified as death |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nim Emg - Endotracheal Tube - Trivantage | 976 | 224 | 0.1% |
| Nim 3 0 Mainframe International | 560 | 69 | 0% |
| Nim 3 0 Interface | 472 | 48 | 0% |
| Nim 3 0 Mainframe | 407 | 39 | 0% |
| Nim Probe | 369 | 78 | 0% |
| Nim-Neuro 3 0 Mainframe | 212 | 38 | 0% |
| Nim Emg - Endotracheal Tube - Nim Flex | 170 | 39 | 0% |
| Nim Vital Patient Interface 4 Channel | 209 | 123 | 0% |
| Patient Interface Nim4cpb1 Nim 4 0 | 298 | 122 | 0% |
| Nim 4 0 Console | 1,438 | 528 | 0% |
| Medtronic | 2,953 | 17 | 4.4% |
| Nuvasive Reline System | 468 | 8 | 1.5% |
| Viking | 181 | 1 | 5% |
Ordered by report count for navigation only. FDA states that "MDR data alone cannot be used to establish rates of events, evaluate a change in event rates over time or compare event rates between devices. The number of reports cannot be interpreted or used in isolation to reach conclusions about the existence, severity, or frequency of problems associated with devices." It adds that the reporting system "has limitations, including the potential submission of incomplete, inaccurate, untimely, unverified, or biased data." FDA also states that "common products may have a higher number of adverse events due to the higher total number of people using the product."
Questions about Nim Emg - Endotracheal Tube reports
How many FDA reports name Nim Emg - Endotracheal Tube?
540 medical device reports in the openFDA MAUDE release of 28 Sep 2026, covering reports received through August 2026; 1 in the latest 12 months.
What kinds of events are reported?
malfunction (68.7%), injury (30.7%) and death (0.6%). "Event type" is how the report was classified when filed: death, injury, malfunction or other.
What device problems are coded?
unintended deflation (37.8%), obstruction of flow (9.8%), incorrect, inadequate or imprecise result or readings (8.5%), leak/splash (6.9%) and material puncture/hole (4.3%). These are FDA's device problem codes as entered on the report.
Who files these reports?
manufacturer reports (99.8%) and voluntary reports (0.2%). Manufacturers and user facilities are required to report; voluntary reports come from health professionals and the public.
Do these reports show that Nim Emg - Endotracheal Tube was at fault?
No. FDA states that "MDR data alone cannot be used to establish rates of events, evaluate a change in event rates over time or compare event rates between devices. The number of reports cannot be interpreted or used in isolation to reach conclusions about the existence, severity, or frequency of problems associated with devices." It adds that the reporting system "has limitations, including the potential submission of incomplete, inaccurate, untimely, unverified, or biased data." FDA adds that "a causal relationship cannot be established between product and reactions listed in a report."
How do I report a problem with a medical device?
Through FDA MedWatch (Form FDA 3500 for health professionals and consumers), or to the manufacturer. See the guide on how to report.
Where this comes from. Counts are built from the openFDA Device Adverse Event (MAUDE) bulk export released 28 Sep 2026, which holds reports FDA received through 31 Aug 2026. Brand, generic and manufacturer names are as written on the reports; product code names come from FDA's device classification. A report counts here when any device it lists carries this brand name after punctuation and capitalisation are normalised. No report narrative, lot number, patient detail or reporter identity is published. See the methodology and sources; FDA's record is authoritative, and corrections are handled within five working days.
Drug data (FAERS) through 30 Jun 2026; device data (MAUDE) through 31 Aug 2026. Not medical advice.