In June 2021, after discovering a potential health risk related to the foam in certain CPAP, BiPAP and Mechanical Ventilator devices, Philips Respironics issued a voluntary Field Safety Notice (outside U.S.) / voluntary recall notification (U.S. only).

What is the issue:

The foam used to reduce sound and vibration, showed signs of degradation and chemical emissions. This is a potential risk to user’s health, with increased risk of inhalation of those harmful particles. Please check the following link to be certain that the CPAP/BIPAP you are currently using is not a model that was recalled.

https://aasm.org/philips-dreamstation-cpap-recall-notification/

https://www.fda.gov/medical-devices/safety-communications/certain-philips-respironics-ventilators-bipap-and-cpap-machines-recalled-due-potential-health-risks

If you are looking for an alternative to CPAP/BIPAP, or are still on a waiting list for a new machine please contact us for a consultation.