Health Canada says some Philips Respironics sleep therapy masks used with Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) or Bi-Level Positive Airway Pressure (BiPAP
These magnets could cause safety concerns for people who may be vulnerable to magnetic fields.
Philips Respironics has received international reports of potential magnet interference with patient medical devices. These reports include: pacemaker alarms and interference, arrhythmia , pacemaker failure leading to replacement, need for shunt adjustment, resetting of automatic implantable cardioverter defibrillator, seizures, defibrillator shutting off periodically and cognitive issues.Philips Respironics sleep therapy masks with magnets in the headgear clips or straps .
Health Canada says stop using the affected mask if you or any of your household members, caregivers or bed partners have any of the implanted devices listed below:
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