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PATIENT NOTIFICATION – Philips Recall – CPAP devices, BiLevel PAP devices and Mechanical Ventilators

Recall Issued for Philips Devices

On June 14, 2021, Philips Respironics issued a recall notification for certain Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) devices, BiLevel Positive Airway Pressure (BiLevel PAP) devices, as well as Mechanical Ventilators due to potential health risks related to sound abatement foam used in the devices. No deaths have been reported, but there are concerns about health risks.

Register your device

To confirm whether your specific device is included in the recall, please visit the Philips website at www.philips.com/src-update or call 1 (877) 907-7508. You will need to register your device if it’s included as part of the recall. The website also provides you instructions on how to locate your device Serial Number and will guide you through the registration process. If your BiLevel PAP or CPAP device is more than five years old, you should consider replacing it with a new machine.

If you are a patient scheduled to visit our facility for a procedure/stay, do not bring your device with you, unless life-sustaining

If you are a patient scheduled to visit our facility for a procedure/stay, you may have been planning to bring your CPAP, BiPAP or Mechanical Ventilator with you. Due to the recall, we ask that you please do not bring your device with you to our facility, unless it is a life-sustaining mechanical ventilator device. For your convenience, we will provide you with a device to use for the duration of your time with us.

Next Steps

According to the recall notice on the Philips website:

For patients using life-sustaining mechanical ventilator devices:

  • Do not stop or alter your prescribed therapy until you have talked to your physician. Philips recognizes that alternate ventilator options for therapy may not exist or may be severely limited for patients who require a ventilator for life-sustaining therapy, or in cases where therapy disruption is unacceptable. In these situations, and at the discretion of the treating clinical team, the benefit of continued usage of these ventilator devices may outweigh the risks.
  • If your physician determines that you must continue using this device, use an inline bacterial filter. Consult your Instructions for Use for guidance on installation.

For patients using BiLevel PAP and CPAP devices:

  • Philips recommends you discontinue use of your device
  • Work with your physician or Durable Medical Equipment (DME) provider to determine the most appropriate options for continued treatment.

Your safety is our top priority and we will keep you informed as we receive additional information. We look forward to serving you.