Certain Philips Respironics Ventilators, BiPAP, and CPAP Machines Recalled Due to Potential Health Risks: FDA Safety Communication | FDA The recall is due to issues with PE-PUR foam, used to reduce sound and vibration, breaking down and potentially entering the device’s air pathway. ...
Philips Respironics (Philips) in June 2021 recalled certain sleep and respiratory care devices including ventilators, bi-level positive airway pressure (also known as Bilevel PAP, BiPAP, or BPAP) machines and continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) machines because of potential health risks. ...
Philips claimed 3 out of 10,000 machines, or 0.03%. To date, Philips has not received reports of patient impact or serious harm as a result of this issue. How do I know whether my device is on the list? Download the Philips recalled device model number list. If first a few letters/...
A massive Philips CPAP machine recall has left customers not only questioning when they will get replacements, but also what the toxic foam lining the devices may have done to their bodies, with neither the manufacturer nor the FDA providing answers.
Because there is not a “signature injury” linked to Philips CPAP machines, anyone who has used one of the recalled machines and is interested in pursuing litigation should seek out an attorney with experience handlingproduct liabilityand medical device injury cases. You should prepare yourself with...
You can feel free to trust and use Philips machines if you like, since you seem to be trusting of the new foam formulation. I've lost all trust in Philips and their respiratory equipment. They make a great toothbrush though! How easily one can can tear apart foam has nothing to do ...