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Not just formaldehyde fumes, BTW: "In announcing a massive recall of ventilators and sleep apnea machines, Philips Respironics acknowledged that an industrial
by CharlesW 3y ago
Not just formaldehyde fumes, BTW:
"In announcing a massive recall of ventilators and sleep apnea machines, Philips Respironics acknowledged that an industrial foam placed inside the devices to reduce noise could break apart and send tiny particles and fumes into the noses, mouths and lungs of patients."
https://www.propublica.org/article/nine-stories-of-people-impacted-by-philips-breathing-machine-recall https://www.propublica.org/article/nine-stories-of-people-im...
- lrasinen 3y agoThat was the original polyurethane foam, this article talks about its replacement. Still, sucks for the affected. I just got my CPAP machine and if I had to choose between cancer or constant sleep deprivation, I'm not sure which way I'd go.