| Model Number |
NOXBOX-I |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Gas Output Problem (1266)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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| Date of Event |
05/06/2026
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Type of Reportable Event
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Malfunction
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Event or Problem Description
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(e1) reported that while delivering inhaled nitric oxide (ino) therapy to a neonatal patient using the (d4) device, dose fluctuations were observed.According to the hospital report, the monitored dose fluctuated from approximately 1-30 ppm around a target dose of 20 ppm.Hospital staff performed troubleshooting at the bedside and ultimately exchanged the device with a backup unit.No patient harm or lasting adverse effects were reported.Ventilator mode and settings: servo-u; simv prvc; rate 15 vt 12, psv 6.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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The device was returned to the u.S.Service center for evaluation and underwent a comprehensive functional inspection and performance verification.All testing was conducted in accordance with established service and test procedures.Gas-delivery accuracy, monitoring performance, and all other functional checks were confirmed to be within specification.As part of the investigation, the device log file was reviewed.The log data indicated that the majority of recorded nitric oxide concentration readings during the reported timeframe were within the device's allowable delivery accuracy specification (±20% of the target dose).A root cause has not yet been established.Should additional relevant information become available following completion of the investigation, a supplemental report will be submitted as required.
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