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Written by: Lao Minyi
2021-06-16 22:28
The last update date: 2021-06-16 22:28
The Department of Health received a notice today (16th) from the manufacturer Philips Respironics that the soundproof foam of its respirators is prone to degradation and release of chemical gases, and it is voluntarily recalling certain types of respirators.
The ventilators are used to treat respiratory conditions, including obstructive sleep apnea. About 20,000 units of the affected devices have been sold in Hong Kong.
Sound insulation foam can be degraded into particles for users to ingest
According to the manufacturer’s announcement, the soundproof foam used in the respirator may degrade into particles, which may enter the air line of the device and be ingested or inhaled by the user; the foam may release certain chemical gases.
The use of unauthorized cleaning methods may aggravate the degradation of the foam, and gas release may occur during operation.
The manufacturer reminds those who are using the relevant respiratory device to stop the device and discuss the best treatment plan with the doctor; those who are using the relevant device for life-sustaining treatment, do not stop or change the existing prescription before consulting the doctor treatment.
The Department of Health has notified the Hospital Authority, private hospitals, nursing homes and medical professionals of the recall.
The spokesman said that so far there have been no reports of adverse events related to the use of the affected devices in Hong Kong.
The following are all serial numbers of the affected models and devices manufactured before April 26, 2021:
E30 (emergency use authorization);
DreamStation ASV;
DreamStation ST, AVAPS;
SystemOne ASV4;
C-Series ASV;
C-Series S/T and AVAPS;
OmniLab Advanced+;
SystemOne (Q-Series);
DreamStation;
DreamStation Go;
Dorma 400;
Dorma 500;
REMstar SE Auto;
Trilogy 100;
Trilogy 200;
Garbin Plus, Aeris, LifeVent;
A-Series BiPAP Hybrid A30;
A-Series BiPAP V30 Auto;
A-Series BiPAP A40; and
A-Series BiPAP A30.
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