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WHY PHILIPS VOLUNTARILY RECALLED THEIR CPAP MACHINES

Philips Respironics (Philips) voluntarily recalled certain ventilators, bi-level positive airway pressure (also known as Bilevel PAP, BiPAP, or BPAP) machines, and continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) machines in June 2021 due to potential health risks. The polyester-based polyurethane (PE-PUR) foam used in these medical devices to lessen sound and vibration can break down. If the foam breaks down, black pieces of foam, or certain chemicals that are not visible, could be breathed in or swallowed by the person using the device.

Source: https://www.fda.gov/medical-devices

WHAT THE FDA IS DOING ABOUT THE PROBLEM WITH CPAP MACHINES

The FDA say they are committed to assuring that Philips takes appropriate steps to correct the product, working with other manufacturers and government partners to try to help make available more CPAP and BiPAP machines, and addressing concerns and questions raised by patients and health care providers about device replacement.
They have committed to keep the public informed as more information becomes available.

Source: https://www.fda.gov

CAPAP DEVICES THAT ARE BEING RECALLED

Philips Respironics is recalling the following affected devices manufactured between 2009 and April 26, 2021.

CPAP and BiPAP Devices
Device Type
Continuous Ventilator, Minimum Ventilatory Support, Facility Use
-E30

Continuous Ventilator, Non-life Supporting
-DreamStation ASV
-DreamStation ST, AVAPS
-SystemOne ASV4
-C-Series ASV
-C-Series S/T and AVAPS
-OmniLab Advanced+

Noncontinuous Ventilator
-SystemOne (Q-Series)
-DreamStation
-DreamStation Go
-Dorma 400
-Dorma 500
-REMstar SE Auto

Source: fda.gov