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Philips says the foam has a chance to break down and be inhaled by device users, the foam may off-gas certain chemicals. The issue stems from potential health risks related to the polyester-based polyurethane (PE-PUR) sound abatement foam component in these devices. The units affected include specific Philips Bi-Level Positive Airway Pressure (Bi-Level PAP), Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP), and mechanical ventilators. The recall only affects units sold in the United States. Philips Respironics has issued a recall on thousands of ventilators and CPAP machines. Ozone might break down the foam and could create toxic particles that may cause health problems.For patients impacted by the Philips recall, the below links will provide more information. You will need to exchange the machine you have when a replacement becomes available.ĭo not use ozone products to clean your machine. Eastern at 1-83.ĭo not discard your Philips machine. Once registered, you will receive updates from Philips on their repair and replacement process.įor questions about your new replacement machine, you can call Philips Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. Visit the Philips Respironics site or call Philips at 1-87. You must register your machine with Philips. In order to get a replacement or a repair, you must first register your device with Philips. If you have an affected device, you should take the following steps:

Right now, known risk of harm from the Philips devices is quite low. Philips reported consumer complaints of headache, cough, chest pressure, and sinus infection from people using these recalled machines. It is reported that the foam used to reduce noise and vibration might break down and become toxic, potentially causing cancer. Kaiser Permanente is aware that Philips Respironics issued a voluntary recall notice on Jof its sleep apnea and ventilator machines because of potential health risks.