High-Flow Nasal Cannula Therapy as Effective As CPAP for Pediatric Patients with Critical Respiratory Problems: Study
A new study indicates there is an alternative to putting critically ill children with respiratory problems on CPAP support.
Tag Archives: Silicone
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More Than 21,000 Philips CPAP Problems Reported to FDA, Including 124 Deaths
The FDA says it has received 21,000 reports of Philips CPAP problems, including at least 124 deaths linked to toxic sound abatement foam which led to a massive recall last…
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FDA Proposes Order to Require Philips Respironics Refund, Repair or Replace Recalled Sleep Apnea Machines
The FDA is proposing an order to force Philips Respironics to submit a plan to replace, repair or refund consumers who are stuck with millions of CPAP sleep apnea machines…
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Philips Recall of CPAP Machines Has Resulted in DOJ Investigation
Philips has announced it has received a subpoena from the Justice Department regarding its problematic Philips CPAP machine recalls, indicating a federal investigation may be underway.
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FDA Tells Consumers How to Get Their Philips CPAP Replacement Prioritized
The FDA has released instructions for consumers on how to have the replacement of their recalled Philips CPAP device prioritized.
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Philips CPAP Recall Requires Aggressive Enforcement Action From FDA, Senator Says
The FDA should take immediate enforcement action against Philips over how it has handled a massive CPAP machine recall, a U.S. Senator and the Connecticut Attorney General say.
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Repaired Philips CPAP Sleep Apnea Machines Have Been Returned to Customers with Potentially Unsafe Silicone Foam
The FDA warns some consumers who received "repaired" Philips CPAP sleep apnea machines may have been given devices with replacement foam that is not safe.
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Philips CPAP Recall May Have Been Incomplete and Probably Came Years Too Late, Per FDA Report
A scathing FDA inspection report claims Philips did little to ensure the safety of millions of CPAP devices and other breathing machines, even after knowing of potential sound abatement foam…
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Replacement Foam For Recalled Philips CPAP Devices May Have Problems of Its Own, FDA Warns
The FDA warns that silicone foam being considered as a possible replacement for toxic sound abatement foam which led to a Philips CPAP recall may release volatile organic compounds which…
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Case Reports Suggests Breast Implant Lymphoma and “Illness” Problems May Be Related
A case report suggests breast implant illnesses, breast implant lymphoma and other implant problems may have a common origin caused by gel bleeding through the implants.
