FierceBiotech

Philips recalls 17M CPAP and BiPAP machine masks due to potential magnet interference

Magnets embedded in many of Philips’ masks used with CPAP and BiPAP machines could potentially interfere with implanted medical devices, including pacemakers, neurostimulators, metallic stents, ocular ...
FOX8 Cleveland

Millions of BiPAP, CPAP machine masks recalled; pose risk of death

(WKBN) – More than 17 million masks for BiPAP and CPAP machines have been recalled, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. The FDA said that Philips Respironics (Philips) has recalled ...
FierceBiotech

Philips' CPAP and BiPAP mask recall stretches to 22M devices, lands Class I FDA label

An initial report Philips issued in early September said the recall affected “more than 17 million” of certain masks used with CPAP and BiPAP machines, but the FDA now counts a total of 18,670,643 ...
Penn Live

Philips Respironics recalls CPAP, BiPAP masks because magnets can affect other medical devices

Philips Respironics has recalled some face masks used with CPAP and BiPap machines because they have magnetic headgear clips that can interfere with other medical devices. The recalled masks are the ...