Once again, the US Food and Drug Administration is alerting patients and health care providers about potential risks with some sleep apnea treatment devices from Royal Philips. In a 29 August safety communication, the FDA says certain Philips Respironics bi-level positive airway pressure (BiPAP) machines may contain a plastic contaminated with non-compatible material.
If that plastic is in the device motor, the FDA says it may release volatile organic compounds (VOCs), which are chemicals that can be harmful if inhaled. The plastic also...