Philips Respironics - Certain CPAP and Bi-Level PAP Devices
Official notice
27 Jul 2021
Last checked
27 Jul 2021
An official ACCC notice concerns Philips Respironics - Certain CPAP and Bi-Level PAP Devices. Foam degradation: The potential risks of particulate exposure include: irritation (skin, eye, and respiratory tract), inflammatory response, headache, asthma, adverse effects to other organs (e.g. Kidneys and liver) and toxic carcinogenic effects. VOC emission: The potential risks of chemical exposure due to off-gassing include: headache/dizziness, irritation (eyes, nose, respiratory tract, skin), hypersensitivity, nausea/vomiting, toxic and carcinogenic effects. Published 2021-07-27.
What to do now
It is important that you register your device as soon as possible at the support website www.philips.com/src-update Do not stop or alter your prescribed therapy; stopping treatment suddenly could have an immediate and detrimental effect on your health. Before making any changes to prescribed therapy, make an appointment with your physician or care provider to discuss alternative long term therapy options. Philips will write to affected consumers. Users and carers should review the information provided in the customer letter about the ongoing use of impacted devices. Philips will repair or replace the affected devices. For more information see the TGA safety alert at https://www.TGA.gov.au/alert/philips-recall-action-cpap-bi-level-pap-devices-and-mechanical-ventilators For further information, please contact the Philips Support Hotline on 1800 009 579.
Recall number
c520c3d8-2091-483d-99ee-4bca518e8b23
Official notice
2021-07-27
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Foam degradation: The potential risks of particulate exposure include: irritation (skin, eye, and respiratory tract), inflammatory response, headache, asthma, adverse effects to other organs (e.g. Kidneys and liver) and toxic carcinogenic effects. VOC emission: The potential risks of chemical exposure due to off-gassing include: headache/dizziness, irritation (eyes, nose, respiratory tract, skin), hypersensitivity, nausea/vomiting, toxic and carcinogenic effects.
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