CPAP Machines Linked to More Than 500 Deaths

CPAP Machines Linked to More Than 500 Deaths

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a statement saying at least 561 deaths reported between April 2021 and September 2023 may be linked to Philips sleep apnea devices, typically referred to as โ€œCPAPโ€ (continuous positive airway pressure) machines. About 5 million of the devices were first recalled in 2021. The CPAP machines contain materials that have been found to deteriorate and cause serious health concerns. At issue is the polyester-based polyurethane (PE-PUR) foam components …

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