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Please consult your physician before altering usage of any drug.īy contacting Guardian Legal Network, you agree to receive a call back by up to two different legal service providers, even if you are on the “Do Not Call” registry. You should not rely upon any information herein as legal or medical advice. No representation is made that the quality of the legal services to be performed is greater than the quality of the legal services performed by other lawyers. The choice of a lawyer is an important decision that should not be based solely upon advertisements. You may be entitled to compensation if you or a loved one have been injured by a dangerous drug, medical device or product. Guardian Legal Network is not a law firm or lawyer referral service. Guardian Legal Network is an advertising group that represents lawyers jointly advertising their services. Legal Disclaimer: Please be advised that certain states may consider this an attorney advertisement for legal services paid for by a non-attorney spokesperson. © 2021 Copyright The Guardian Legal Group | Privacy Policy | Terms of Service “Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) Therapy for Obstructive Sleep Apnea”.“CPAP and BiPAP: Which One is Best For You?”.“Video: How CPAP Controls Sleep Apnea”.only) / field safety notice (International Markets)”. “ Medical Device recall notification (U.S.
“Philips issues recall notification* to mitigate potential health risks related to the sound abatement foam component in certain sleep and respiratory care devices”.All oxygen concentrators, respiratory drug delivery products, airway clearance products.Products not affected by the Philips CPAP machine recall include those that may have different sound abatement foam materials: A-Series Bi-PAP A30 (Not marketed in U.S.).A-Series Bi-PAP A40 (Not marketed in U.S.).A-Series Bi-PAP Hybrid A30 (Not marketed in U.S.).Garbin Plus, Aeris, LifeVent Ventilator.View the list of affected Bi-Level PAP and CPAP devices, and the list of affected life-sustaining mechanical ventilator devices below:Ĭontinuous Ventilator, Minimum Ventilatory Support, Facility UseĬontinuous Ventilator, Non-life Supporting The recall is specific to devices manufactured before April 26, 2021.
In addition to the risks of exposure to degraded material, the off-gassing may cause irritation, hypersensitivity, headache, nausea/vomiting, and possible toxic and carcinogenic effects. If you are experiencing irritation, inflammation, headache, or respiratory issues, talk with your healthcare provider. The Philips CPAP machine recall specifically outlines potential risks of degraded material exposure including possible toxic and carcinogenic effects. The degraded PE-PUR foam may off-gas certain chemicals. According to Philips, the PE-PUR foam may degrade into particles which may enter the air pathway and be ingested by the user. Philips observed a 0.03% complaint rate in 2020 and began testing potential risks to users related to PE-PUR foam. The PE-PUR foam is used to decrease the sound of the machine during use. The Philips CPAP machine recall occurred amid reports of health risks associated with the polyester-based polyurethane (PE-PUR) sound abatement foam component within some of its devices.