MalfunctionBZR

HELIO2 BLENDER

Received Jan 21, 2026 · Event occurred Dec 14, 2025

Report 24130152 · MDR key 24130152

Device

Generic name

Mixer, Breathing Gases, Anesthesia Inhalation

Manufacturer

Precision Medical, Inc.

Patient

73 YR · Female

No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

Narrative

Description of Event or Problem

WAS ATTEMPTING TO PLACE PT ON HELIOX VIA HFNC [HIGH FLOW NASAL CANNULA]. HELIOX AND BLENDER SETUP BROUGHT TO BEDSIDE BY EQUIPMENT TECHS. ATTEMPTED TO CONNECT HELIOX BLENDER WITH HFNC UNIT, BUT BLENDER KEPT "SQUEALING." ATTEMPTED TO TROUBLESHOOT SYSTEM AND RE-CHECKED CONNECTIONS. IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THE FLOWMETER ATTACHED TO THE HELIOX BLENDER WAS BROKEN AND CAUSING A LEAK.