The Food and Drug Administration on Thursday classified the voluntary recall of certain respiratory masks made by ResMed as “most serious” as their incorrect use could cause major injuries or death.
Magnets in the recalled masks, used in breathing machines for sleep apnea, can interfere with pacemakers and other lifesaving medical devices. Philips Respironics has voluntarily recalled more than 17 ...
The use of a continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) mask and machine may have led a man’s dental prosthesis to fail, highlighting this sleep apnea therapy as a possible high-risk factor for ...
Medically reviewed by Sanja Jelic, MD Key Takeaways CPAP therapy creates pressure that helps keep your airway open while you ...
Millions of masks used with sleep apnea machines have been recalled for safety concerns. Philips Respironics recalled more than 17 million masks used with their continuous positive airway pressure or ...