CPAP VD

Background Info

Philips recently recalled millions of CPAP and ventilator machines due to defective sound abatement foam utilized in their products which will break down, releasing particles into the user's airway. Several of the chemicals used to make the foam are known carcinogens.

https://www.usa.philips.com/healthcare/e/sleep/communications/src-update#section_2

Philips CPAP – Project Details

1. Potential client used one or more of the recalled devices;
2. Potential client used the recalled device daily prior to their diagnosis and/or onset of symptoms for a minimum of:
   1. 6 months for the respiratory injuries listed in (3)(a) below;
   2. For the time specified for each group of cancers in (3)(b) through 3(c) below;

3. Potential client has one or more of the following diagnoses after use of the recalled device:

1. Respiratory: (6 months minimum usage required)
   1. Lung Disease or damage;
   2. Respiratory failure:
   3. Reactive Airway Disease (RAD)
   4. Asthma (diagnosed after device usage);
   5. Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS)
   6. Pleural Effusion or Pneumonitis;
   7. Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disorder (COPD) (diagnosed after device usage);
   8. Interstitial Lung Disease or Pulmonary Fibrosis;
   9. Sarcoidosis;
   10. Severe ear, eye, nose, throat, sinus, oral cavity inflammation and injury including nodules, cysts, and tumors.

1. Head & Neck Cancer (minimum 4 months of use):
   1. Nasal;
   2. Mouth;
   3. Esophageal;
   4. Throat;
   5. Larynx;
   6. Sinus;
   7. Tonsil
   8. Soft palate;

4. Lung Cancer  (minimum 4 years of use)

Disqualifiers:

1. Current or any individual that smoked for 10+ years 
2. Environmental or occupational exposure to known carcinogens or other hazardous materials;
3. DX with the condition prior to using the device.