Just found out last night that a lot of CPAP/BiPAP machines from Philips are being recalled due to foam inside that can give off noxious chemicals and particles that can go directly into the lungs.
And if you have one, you can verify and register your machine for possible replacement or repair.
If you're using one of these machines, it's recommended that you stop using it and obtain/use another one. Contact your treating physician or clinic for advice and options.
I have an older one that is affected that I was using but I have gone back to my Resmed. Only inconvenience is that it's noisy and runs on 24v instead of 12v to use in the RV. I was not contacted by either Philips or my CPAP clinic. Philips are doing this on the hush-hush. Info out there so far says it can be a long time before this is fixed.
Just posting this to get the word out.
And if you have one, you can verify and register your machine for possible replacement or repair.
Philips Respironics Sleep and Respiratory Care devices | Philips
Patient safety is our top priority, and we are committed to supporting our patients, durable medical equipment providers (DMEs), distributors, home health partners, and clinicians through the complete remediation process. Throughout the remediation of this recall we will provide guidance and...
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If you're using one of these machines, it's recommended that you stop using it and obtain/use another one. Contact your treating physician or clinic for advice and options.
I have an older one that is affected that I was using but I have gone back to my Resmed. Only inconvenience is that it's noisy and runs on 24v instead of 12v to use in the RV. I was not contacted by either Philips or my CPAP clinic. Philips are doing this on the hush-hush. Info out there so far says it can be a long time before this is fixed.
Just posting this to get the word out.