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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link=blue vlink=purple style='word-wrap:break-word'><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><div><div style='border:none;border-top:solid #E1E1E1 1.0pt;padding:3.0pt 0in 0in 0in'><p class=MsoNormal><b>From:</b> tech-vi@groups.io <tech-vi@groups.io> <b>On Behalf Of </b>David Goldfield<br><b>Sent:</b> Saturday, September 10, 2022 1:52 AM<br><b>To:</b> List <tech-vi@groups.io><br><b>Subject:</b> [tech-vi Announce List] If You Have Sleep Apnea and a Medical Device Implant, Check Your CPAP Mask - CNET<o:p></o:p></p></div></div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><div><p>CNET - Thursday, September 8, 2022 at 7:44 PM<o:p></o:p></p><h1>If You Have Sleep Apnea and a Medical Device Implant, Check Your CPAP Mask - CNET<o:p></o:p></h1><p class=speakabletextp1>CPAP or Bi-Level PAP therapy masks with magnetic headgear clips or straps present a potential risk of serious injury for some people, according to a safety alert posted this week <a href="https://www.usa.philips.com/a-w/about/news/archive/standard/news/press/2022/20220906-philips-respironics-alerts-customers-worldwide-of-updated-instructions-and-labeling-of-specific-sleep-therapy-masks-that-contain-magnetic-headgear-clips-due-to-potential-risk-of-serious-injury.html" target="_blank">by Philips Respironics</a> and <a href="https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/philips-respironics-alerts-customers-worldwide-updated-instructions-and-labeling-specific-sleep" target="_blank">by the US Food and Drug Administration</a>. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=speakabletextp2>The magnetic pieces included on some sleep therapy mask models are a safety hazard for those who have a pacemaker, aneurysm clips, magnetic denture attachments or any other medical device or implant that could be affected by magnets, according to the alert. For a more complete list of devices that could put you at risk, check the posted <a href="https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/philips-respironics-alerts-customers-worldwide-updated-instructions-and-labeling-specific-sleep" target="_blank">safety alert</a>. <o:p></o:p></p><p>Importantly, people who don't have a metallic implant in their body, and don't live with anyone who does, can safely continue to use the affected sleep therapy masks, according to the alert, so long as the masks are used "according to the updated instructions and labeling." <o:p></o:p></p><p>If you do have a metal implant, you should stop using Philips' sleep therapy masks with magnets and talk to your doctor about finding a replacement. More than 17 million masks with the magnetic clips have been distributed. Philips Respironics has received 14 reports from patients saying the mask magnets might have interfered with pacemakers and shunts, caused seizures and changes to heartbeats, or raised other concerns. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='border:solid windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in'><img border=0 width=1200 height=397 style='width:12.5in;height:4.1333in' id="Picture_x0020_1" src="cid:image001.jpg@01D8C50C.57BB1EF0" alt="Image removed by sender. A photo of the recalled sleep masks"></span><span class=imagecontainer><img src="https://www.cnet.com/a/img/resize/fc3858a62fb4f34a54b71ce27cbad5eb8d707524/2022/09/08/714f5366-9878-4c07-adfe-4ba54f4521e2/image-1-242.jpg?auto=webp&width=1200" class alt="A photo of the recalled sleep masks" height="397" width="1200"></span><span class=caption> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p>Photos of the impacted sleep therapy masks<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span class=credit>Philips, US Food and Drug Administration </span><o:p></o:p></p><p>Continuous positive airway pressure <span class=link><a href="https://www.cnet.com/health/sleep/cpap-machines-how-to-pick-one-you-wont-hate/">(CPAP) or similar masks</a></span> are commonly used to treat <span class=link><a href="https://www.cnet.com/health/sleep/what-is-sleep-apnea-symptoms-causes-diagnosis-treatment/">sleep apnea</a></span>, a disorder that causes people to momentarily stop breathing as they sleep. <o:p></o:p></p><p>Patients with questions can contact Philips at 1-800-345-6443. In an <a href="https://www.usa.philips.com/c-dam/corporate/newscenter/global/standard/resources/healthcare/2022/masks-with-magnets/philips-respironics-faq-notification-masks-with-magnets-06092022.pdf" target="_blank">FAQ</a>, the company said it "intends to provide a replacement mask without magnetic clips" for affected people. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=wellness-disclosure><em><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>The information contained in this article is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as health or medical advice. Always consult a physician or other qualified health provider regarding any questions you may have about a medical condition or health objectives.</span></em> <o:p></o:p></p><p><a href="https://www.cnet.com/health/medical/if-you-have-sleep-apnea-and-a-medical-device-implant-check-your-cpap-mask/#ftag=CAD590a51e">https://www.cnet.com/health/medical/if-you-have-sleep-apnea-and-a-medical-device-implant-check-your-cpap-mask/#ftag=CAD590a51e</a><o:p></o:p></p></div><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:12.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></p><div><p class=MsoNormal> David Goldfield <o:p></o:p></p><div><p class=MsoNormal>Assistive Technology Specialist<o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal>Feel free to visit my Web site<o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal>WWW.DavidGoldfield.info<o:p></o:p></p></div></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:white'>_._,_._,_<o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><hr size=2 width="100%" align=center></div><p class=MsoNormal>Groups.io Links:<o:p></o:p></p><p>You receive all messages sent to this group. <o:p></o:p></p><p><a href="https://groups.io/g/tech-vi/message/2607" target="_blank">View/Reply Online (#2607)</a> | <a href="mailto:tech-vi@groups.io?subject=Re:%20%5Btech-vi%20Announce%20List%5D%20If%20You%20Have%20Sleep%20Apnea%20and%20a%20Medical%20Device%20Implant%2C%20Check%20Your%20CPAP%20Mask%20-%20CNET" target="_blank">Reply To Group</a> | <a href="mailto:david.goldfield@outlook.com?subject=Private:%20Re:%20%5Btech-vi%20Announce%20List%5D%20If%20You%20Have%20Sleep%20Apnea%20and%20a%20Medical%20Device%20Implant%2C%20Check%20Your%20CPAP%20Mask%20-%20CNET" target="_blank">Reply To Sender</a> | <a href="https://groups.io/mt/93589167/17455" target="_blank">Mute This Topic</a> | <a href="https://groups.io/g/tech-vi/post">New Topic</a><br><a href="https://groups.io/g/tech-vi/editsub/17455">Your Subscription</a> | <a href="mailto:tech-vi+owner@groups.io">Contact Group Owner</a> | <a href="https://groups.io/g/tech-vi/leave/8954496/17455/1106850279/xyzzy">Unsubscribe</a> [terrypowers59@gmail.com]<o:p></o:p></p><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:white'>_._,_._,_<o:p></o:p></span></p></div></div></body></html>