Below is a recall alert from Medicare for certain Philips medical devices. See Philips’ website for more information on certain Philips Respironics Sleep and Respiratory Care devices.
From Medicare:
Philips recently issued a product recall for specific ventilators and sleep apnea devices.
If you own or rent one of the Philips products that was recalled, talk to your doctor as soon as possible about whether to continue using your recalled equipment. Get more info here.
If you would like to replace or repair your equipment, the supplier you bought the equipment from is responsible for replacing or repairing rental equipment at no cost to you when the equipment is less than 5 years old. If the equipment is more than 5 years old, Medicare will help pay for a replacement.
Important: Register your recalled equipment with Philips so they know you need a replacement, and can provide information on the next steps for a permanent corrective solution.
To register your equipment:
- Visit philips.com/src-update, or
- Call 1-877-907-7508
For more information, see Philips’ Medical Device Recall Notification webpage.
