Devices that are supposed to help people who suffer from sleep apnea have been harming users. Three types of continuous positive airway pressure or CPAP machines have been recalled to date. That is because millions of people who used these CPAP, BiPAP, or ventilator machines may have been exposed to toxic particles when they were breathing.
The Recall
Philips Respironics has recalled CPAP machines manufactured between 2009 to June 2021, because their soundproofing foam degrades over time. CPAP machines are designed to keep airways open by providing a consistent stream of air through a mask so that people with sleep apnea can get a good night’s rest. But the polyurethane foam (PE-PUR) has exposed users to toxic particles. There is a danger of inhaling and choking on pieces of the foam. This remains an ongoing issue that has yet to be resolved.
Recalled Devices
Here is a list of the devices recalled by Phillips. They are prescribed to people with sleep apnea so that they can breathe more consistently. These are the three types of CPAP machines that have been recalled:
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