Recalled Philips CPAP Machine

Your Sleep Apnea Machine Could Be Causing You Major Health Problems
Philips recalled millions of CPAP and other sleep apnea machines because many users were breathing toxic foam caused by a serious issue with their machines. Breathing in this toxic foam can cause cancer and other major health problems. The foam was going directly into the tube that users were using to breathe correctly while they slept. Aside from causing cancer, which is obviously severe and completely unacceptable, many users also reported headaches, upper airway irritations, coughing, chest pressure, sinus infections, asthma, damage to their liver and kidneys, nausea, vomiting, and increased breathing problems. See this Philips CPAP recall Site
What Is A CPAP Machine?

A continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) machine is the most commonly prescribed method for treating sleep apnea. This medical device sends a steady flow of oxygen into your mouth and nose while you sleep, which keeps your airways open and allows you to breathe more normally.

CPAP machines have motors that generate a constant stream of pressurized air which travels through an air filter and into a flexible tube. The tube delivers purified air into a mask that you seal around your nose or mouth while you sleep.
Which Machines Were Recalled?

Philips ended up recalling millions of breathing machines because of the issue with the foam. In addition to recalling sleep apnea machines, other life-saving mechanical ventilators were recalled as well. The machines that were recalled include the following:

1.DreamStation Machines.
2.Continuous Positive Airway Presure (CPAP) Machines
3.Bi-Level Positive Airway Pressure (Bi-Level PAP)
4.Mechanical Ventilators

What Is the Toxic Foam?

The toxic foam that was causing people severe health issues is polyester-based polyurethane. While people were using the machine, the foam began to degrade into very small particles that the users were breathing in or ingesting. The foam also produced toxic gases, which caused cancer, lung irritation, and organ damage.
How Long Have the Machines Been on the Market?
These damaging machines have been sold to patients since 2009, meaning some users have been exposed to the foam and gases for more than ten years.