Philips Respironics CPAP, BiPAP recall is Class I
The FDA today issued a notice confirming that a recall of Philips Respironics face masks is Class I, the most serious kind.
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The FDA today issued a notice confirming that a recall of Philips Respironics face masks is Class I, the most serious kind.
The mask recall was announced after 14 serious injuries were reported, including pacemaker failure, arrhythmia, seizures, and irregular blood pressure, the FDA said.
Magnets in the recalled masks, used in breathing machines for sleep apnea, can interfere with pacemakers and other lifesaving medical devices.
The mask recall was announced after 14 serious injuries were reported, including pacemaker failure, arrhythmia, seizures, and irregular blood pressure, the FDA said.
The mask recall was announced after 14 serious injuries were reported, including pacemaker failure, arrhythmia, seizures, and irregular blood pressure, the FDA said.