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Polyurethane Foam Problems Nudge Philips To Recall Certain Sleep, Mechanical Ventilator Devices

 
• By Shawn M. Schmitt

Sound abatement foam used in particular bi-level positive airway pressure (BiPAP), continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP), and other mechanical ventilator devices made by Royal Philips could degrade, posing a risk to patients.

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Patients who use certain bi-level positive airway pressure (BiPAP), continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP), or other mechanical ventilator devices made by Royal Philips are being urged by the company to contact their physicians after the firm launched a recall of the products on 14 June.

The manufacturer said sound abatement foam used in the devices could break down over time, posing a risk to patients.

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