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WHAT CAN HAPPEN TO PEOPLE WHO USE THE CPAP MACHINES?
Philips’ recall notice said potential risks of particulate exposure associated with the foam include headache, irritation, inflammation, respiratory issues and cancer.
Reported injuries submitted to the FDA include cancer, pneumonia, asthma, other respiratory problems, infection, headache, cough, dyspnea (difficulty breathing), dizziness, nodules, and chest pain.

WHAT THE FDA SAY ABOUT PRIORITIZING REPLACEMENT DEVICES

The FDA recommended, and Philips has agreed, to implement a prioritization approach that ensures patients who are most vulnerable to poor health care outcomes with continued use or ceasing use of the Recalled Products receive replacement devices as quickly as possible.

Source: https://www.fda.gov

HOW SERIOUS IS THE CPAP RECALL?

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration classified the recall as Class I, which is the most serious and indicates the recalled devices could cause serious injuries or death.

Manufacturers such as Phillips are required to complete medical device reports for the FDA when there is information that suggests a device may have caused or contributed to a death or serious injury. Between 2011 and April 2021, Philips submitted 30 reports. Between April 2021 and April 2022, the FDA received 21,000 reports, including 124 reports of fatalities, all associated with foam breakdown.
The reports came from Philips as well as health professionals, consumers and patients.
If your device is one of the devices subject to the recall, you should stop using it immediately.

Source: https://www.forbes.com