What is a CPAP machine? It can't replace a ventilator without being modified

CPAP machines help people with trouble breathing, but they aren't made to replace ventilators. Here's how they compare.
WGAL

Here's how to determine whether your CPAP machine is part of a recall

PHILLIPS HAS NOW RECALLED ALMOST 20 DIFFERENT MODELS OF CPAP AND BIPAP MACHISNE BECSEAU OF HEALTH CONCERNS. THE COMPANY SAYS THAT THE PHONE THAT IS INSIDE OFHE T MACHINES TO DAMPEN THE SOUND CAN BREAK ...
KVUE

Yes, Philips has recalled some of its ventilators, CPAP and BiPAP machines

Sleep apnea is a medical condition that affects an estimated 22 million Americans. Typical symptoms of sleep apnea include heavy snoring, excessive daytime sleepiness or fatigue, and difficulty with ...
Daily Local News

Berger Montague Files Class Action Lawsuit Against Philips on Behalf of Consumers Who Purchased Philips’ Recalled CPAP, BiPAP, and other Sleep Apnea Machines and Ventilators

PHILADELPHIA, June 30, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — The national plaintiffs’ law firm Berger Montague has filed a class action lawsuit against Dutch medical equipment company Philips to protect consumers ...