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Your CPAP machine might have a safety issue, FDA cautions

Friday, December 1, 2023 at 12:00 AM

(WKBN)- The U.S. Food & Drug Administration announced on Tuesday in a press release that some Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) machines are subject to an emerging safety issue.

According to the FDA, the Philips Respironics’ DreamStation 2 CPAP machine was having thermal issues that caused patient injuries. The machine is used for the treatment of obstructive sleep apnea.

The FDA recently received medical device reports (MDRs) associated with issues, such as fire, smoke, burns and other signs of overheating while using the machine. The FDA is in discussions with the company about mitigation strategies for this safety issue and will update the public accordingly.

The full article is available at ozarksfirst.com.

(Story by Michael Reiner, WKBN, found at ozarksfirst.com)

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