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AERONOX NITRIC OXIDE DELIVERY DEVICE

Received Feb 7, 2019 · Event occurred Jan 25, 2019

Report 8314379 · MDR key 8314379

Device

Generic name

Apparatus, Nitric Oxide Delivery

Model number

AERONOX

Catalog number

731-9148

Product problems

  • Loss of Power

Patient

Not reported

  • No Consequences Or Impact To Patient
  • No Consequences Or Impact To Patient

Narrative

Description of Event or Problem

WHILE WALKING DOWN THE HALL AT NEWBORN INTENSIVE CARE UNIT (NICU) TO TRANSPORT A PATIENT, THE AERONOX 2.0 TURNED OFF. THE UNIT WAS PLUGGED IN AND CHARGED PRIOR TO USE. NO HARM TO PATIENT REPORTED. MANUFACTURER RESPONSE FOR APPARATUS, NITRIC OXIDE DELIVERY, AERONOX NITRIC OXIDE DELIVERY DEVICE (PER SITE REPORTER). MANUFACTURER WAS INFORMED TODAY ABOUT THE PROBLEM. THERE IS NO OFFICIAL RESPONSE YET.