ALERT FOR CPAP and BIPAP USERS. Respironics

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https://www.newsbreak.com/news/2344375167829/recall-of-philips-breathing-machines-affects-millions-of-americans

[scooperhsd]

I don't use mine - I'm not even sure what brand it is anymore.

[Rams]

Would be nice if it was known the models of those 12 recalled versions was known but, the article doesn't say.

Rams

[Jess from VA]

Here's an FDA page with information.

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

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Here's an FDA page with information.

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

 

[Rams]

Here's an FDA page with information.

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

Jess,
Thanks for finding and providing that information.
My CPAP is one of the models being recalled to the risk of cancer causing agents potential.
Now, I have another issue trying to kill me.   First, my Moderna vaccination of which my year life span after vaccination is about up and now this.   

I am extremely thankful for the full and exciting life I've led up to this point, guess I'll see most of you on the flip side. 

Rams

[Jess from VA]

I had self interest in finding more info: my mom is on a cpap.

Given all the alleged thousand cancer risks (esp in CA), one wonders if the threat is real or memorex.

I understand that they should be cleaned and sanitized periodically.

Just like us.   

[Rams]

I had self interest in finding more info: my mom is on a cpap.

Given all the alleged thousand cancer risks (esp in CA), one wonders if the threat is real or memorex.

I understand that they should be cleaned and sanitized periodically.

Just like us.  

Yes, the cleaning is important if for no other reason than potential mold.   The lady I spoke with asked if I ever cleaned my CPAP with ionized oxygen and/or something else (sorry, I don't remember what it was).   The directions for my unit specifically says use mild soap and water.   So, that's what I do.

They don't have an approved "fix" yet but, I suspect that when it's all said and done there will be a new CPAP sitting on my bedside table.
Obviously, this assumes I live long enough to use it.  

Rams

[The emperor has no clothes]

I had self interest in finding more info: my mom is on a cpap.

Given all the alleged thousand cancer risks (esp in CA), one wonders if the threat is real or memorex.

I understand that they should be cleaned and sanitized periodically.

Just like us.   

I don’t mind getting cleaned, but I don’t really go for that sanitizing part.

[old2soon]

        Gonna contact the V A as I have a recalled I believe unit in captivity. I'll let them make the decision on What will transpire on the CPAP. I already Know replacing it on S S cursed near impossible. Thinkin new replacements might take awhile to ramp up. That F D A Notice dated June 2021. Oh well death IS at the end of everybodies trail. RIDE SAFE.

[old2soon]

         O K long story short I called Philps at 877 907 7508 And My machine IS a recall machine. They WILL Need the serial # off the bottom and according to the guy I talked with they are in the process of ramping up replacement machines. The intro at that # took longer than it did to give my information. Also gave me an E maill address. philps.com/src-update And as of my call about 10  mins ago while they Are working the problem they do Not have a timeline yet. And they did Not need this info but my machine was made 11-30-2016. And I put it in sevice 2-28-2017. Anywho hope this helps some of y'all. RIDE SAFE.

[TJ]