Philips Respironics – Sleep and Respiratory Care Above this graphic the white text reads: #SuckYouPhilips Around the lungs there is clear white tubing that is entwined. In the left lung is a yellow canary bird with a red eye in a mid-flight attack pose. There are black lungs filled with dark gray puffy clouds.
This is a graphic illustration by Haley Brown with a bright cobalt blue background. If you use social media, share your experiences with hashtag #SuckYouPhilips.Share this letter with your friends and family, elected representatives, and any media outlets who may not be aware of the recall.If you are affected by the recall and want to sign on to this open letter and/or speak to the media, complete this short form.Update: Philips announced a repair and replacement program for one of their recalled models, the DreamStation, on September 1, 2021.ġ1/16/21 update: read this new inspection report by the FDA of Philips Respironics in the United States and this video from the YouTube channel CPAP Reviews going through the report’s findings (November 14, 2021). Special thank you to artist Haley Brown for creating artwork for our effort! For more, check out the press release from the New York Law School and a collection of links and Tweets. Medical Device recall notification (U.S.Below is an open letter from a number of disabled people in the US impacted by a recall of 13 ventilators, CPAPs and BiPaps manufactured by Philips Respironics including signatures by over two dozen organizations and groups. You can find the complete recording of the panel discussion here: From Philips On Friday, June 18, AASM hosted a free, live panel discussion regarding the recall of certain PAP devices, including representatives from AASM, American Academy of Neurology, American College of Chest Physicians, American Thoracic Society, Canadian Sleep Society, and Canadian Thoracic Society. The American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) has issued guidance in response to the Philips recall of PAP devices, considering patient notification, patient care, and in-lab titration studies. More information and guidance American Academy of Sleep Medicine Philips has initiated a process to either replace the sound abatement foam with a new material in affected devices or provide patients with a new or refurbished unit that incorporates the new material. What will be done to resolve the issues with affected devices? Philips has advised patients to not stop or alter prescribed therapy on affected life-sustaining mechanical ventilator devices without physician consultation. Philips has advised patients to discontinue use of affected BiLevel PAP and CPAP devices and to consult with their physicians to weigh the risks and benefits of continued use of the device while replacement is in process.
What guidance has been given for the use of affected devices? There have been no reported deaths due to this issue. Potential risks of the foam degradation include respiratory and headache problems. The degradation of the foam may be exacerbated by certain factors, including high heat, high humidity, and certain cleaning procedures. The foam may off-gas certain chemicals.The foam may degrade into particles that may enter the device’s air pathway and be ingested or inhaled by the user.Philips has identified two issues related to the sound abatement foam used in certain Philips Continuous and Non-Continuous Ventilators. What is the reason for the field safety notice? The American Academy of Sleep Medicine has posted information for the US market on their website. A complete list of the affected devices can be found here. The devices affected include CPAP, BiLevel PAP, and Mechanical Ventilators. Royal Philips has issued a voluntary field safety notice to non-US markets regarding certain sleep and respiratory care devices.