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Magnets Force FDA To Recall 17+ Million Masks Used With Sleep Apnea Machines Magnets Force FDA To Recall 17+ Million Masks Used With Sleep Apnea Machines
Magnets Force FDA To Recall 17+ Million Masks Used With Sleep Apnea Machines Millions of masks used with sleep apnea machines are being recalled due to safety issues that could impact certain medical devices, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced. Philips Respironics announced that it is recalling certain masks used with CPAP and Bi-Level positive airway pressure (Bi-PAP) machines due to a “serious safety concern.” In total, more than 17 million masks are subject to the recall. According to the FDA, the recalled masks have magnets that connect mask components to hold the BiPAP or CPAP devices in place. “The magnets can potentially affect the funct…

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