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ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-2901-2020·Announced 2020-09-02

Neurovision Nerveana x5 RLN Monitoring Kit Recalled for Insulation Defect

Neurovision Medical Products Inc. is recalling Nerveana x5 RLN Monitoring Kits because the electrode insulating material may soften, potentially stopping EMG signal transmission and rendering the device unusable.

What this means for you

Minor labeling or packaging issue, or a voluntary precautionary recall. Risk of harm is low but real — follow the manufacturer's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class II. The hazard involves the device becoming unusable due to signal loss, which is a functional failure rather than a direct physical injury or contamination risk, fitting the criteria for a moderate severity recall.

Plain-English summary

Neurovision Medical Products Inc. is recalling the Nerveana x5 RLN Monitoring Kit with Cobra 1-Ch EMT ET Tube, 7.0mm (REF: NVTKIT-C7-5). The recall involves 7,250 units distributed worldwide, including the United States, Canada, the Dominican Republic, and Hong Kong.

The recall is due to a defect in the electrode insulating material on the Cobra EMG ET tube. This material may soften over time, making it more susceptible to damage from scratching or bending. Such damage could stop or inhibit the transmission of the EMG signal from the electrodes to the monitor, rendering the device unusable for continuous EMG monitoring and status assessment of the nerves supplying the laryngeal musculature.

This product is intended for use during surgical or parasurgical care to provide an open airway for patient ventilation. Users should stop using the affected kits and contact Neurovision Medical Products Inc. for further instructions.

The recalled product

Product
Nerveana x5 RLN Monitoring Kit with Cobra 1-Ch EMT ET Tube, 7.0mm REF: NVTKIT-C7-5, RxOnly, Sterile, UDI: B006NvtKITc752/$$7062818C - Product Usage: For continuous EMG monitoring and status assessment of the nerves supplying the laryngeal musculature as well as providing an ope
Affected units
7,250

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

The notice also names 30 states specifically:

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 9 recalled by Neurovision Medical Products Inc under a single FDA (Devices) recall action. The agency files each product separately, so the size of the action is not visible from this page alone.

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