inforMED
InjuryBZR

NITRONOX HD

Received Apr 17, 2023 · Event occurred Feb 11, 2023

Report MW5116756 · MDR key 16763569

Device

Generic name

Mixer, Breathing Gases, Anesthesia Inhalation

Model number

NOX-5000HD

Product problems

  • Positioning Problem

Patient

Unknown

  • Insufficient Information
  • Insufficient Information

Narrative

Description of Event or Problem

A DISPLACED O2 PIN COMPONENT MAY HAVE BEEN RESPONSIBLE FOR THE DEVICE OPERATING IMPROPERLY RESULTING IN PATIENTS RECEIVING N2O WITHOUT O2 GAS. N2O IS KNOWN TO POTENTIALLY CAUSE NAUSEA AND VOMITING.