It's life-threatening and it's got cancer possibilities, so it's not just me - everyone should have it replaced immediately, not in 12 months’ time." “It's not just for me, it's for everybody. Stanford is hoping she can get her replacement before a year is up. In a statement on its website, Philips said, “We fully understand and regret the impact that this is having on patients” and added, “our priority is to replace the foam in all the affected devices either by repair or replacement with like devices with the new foam.” The recall has put many users in a difficult position, as some may decide to stop using the device because of the recall or continue to use it and wait for a replacement which could take up to a year. “My husband complained that I was snoring all the time so I went to the doctor and went and got the sleep study done," she said, added that “it helps sleep better. Stanford has been using her CPAP machine for almost four years. There are four million Philips CPAP machines, as well BiLevel Positive Airway Pressure (BiLevel Pap) devices and Mechanical Ventilators, worldwide, so Philips said it could take up to a year to repair or replace them all. Sleep apnea is when your breathing starts and stops throughout the night, sometimes hundreds of times, which is hard on your lungs and heart and can lead to health problems.Ī Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) device provides a steady flow of air to help users get a good night's sleep. “I was scared and I quit using it immediately and I had some rough nights - five in a row," Stanford said. Some of the possible health risks include headache, irritation, inflammation, respiratory issues and possible toxic and carcinogenic effects. Philips issued a voluntary recall this past June citing a concern that a foam used in their machines could be toxic and break down into small particles and be breathed in by the user. “I was scared and I’m still scared using it,” Terry Stanford, of Ennismore, Ont. An estimated two million Canadians suffer from sleep apnea and those who use a Philips brand machine to help them sleep are frustrated that they could have to wait up to a year for repairs or replacement.
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