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FDA Devices Critical Class I Terminated

NOxBOXi Nitric Oxide Delivery System, NOXBOX-I, REQNOXBOX-I, Nitric Oxide Delivery Device

Reported: June 21, 2023 Initiated: May 3, 2023 #Z-1667-2023

Product Description

NOxBOXi Nitric Oxide Delivery System, NOXBOX-I, REQNOXBOX-I, Nitric Oxide Delivery Device

Reason for Recall

Device may experience malfunctions due to misalignment of the check valve in the manifold. If the device fails, there is a risk of nitric oxide leak, oxygen gas leak, or earlier cylinder gas changeover than expected or not at all. In a worst case scenario, there may be an interruption in therapy which could lead to oxygen desaturation of the patient and associated complications.

Details

Recalling Firm
NOXBOX LTD
Units Affected
548 (US); 208 (OUS)
Distribution
Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide and the countries of Bahrain, Bolivia, Brazil, Ecuador, Finland, France, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Kuwait, Malaysia, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, Panama, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Africa, Spain, Taiwan, Turkey, UAE, United Kingdom.
Location
Sittingbourne, N/A

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
NOxBOXi Nitric Oxide Delivery System, NOXBOX-I, REQNOXBOX-I, Nitric Oxide Delivery Device. Recalled by NOXBOX LTD. Units affected: 548 (US); 208 (OUS).
Why was this product recalled?
Device may experience malfunctions due to misalignment of the check valve in the manifold. If the device fails, there is a risk of nitric oxide leak, oxygen gas leak, or earlier cylinder gas changeover than expected or not at all. In a worst case scenario, there may be an interruption in therapy which could lead to oxygen desaturation of the patient and associated complications.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on June 21, 2023. Severity: Critical. Recall number: Z-1667-2023.