The undersigned Philips Respironics device customers, disability advocates, and advocacy organizations submit the following response to the Jnotice issued for the recall of thirteen models of ventilators, CPAP, and BiPAP machines.¹ While the recall advises that users immediately discontinue use of the affected machines, it provides a completely different advisory for users who rely on their devices for life-sustaining care.
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Re: Philips Respironics Urgent Recall of Ventilators, CPAP, and Bi-Level PAP Medical Devices Philips Respironics – Sleep and Respiratory Care Above this graphic the white text reads: #SuckYouPhilips
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Around the lungs there is clear white tubing that is entwined. In the left lung is a yellow canary bird with a red eye in a mid-flight attack pose. There are black lungs filled with dark gray puffy clouds. This is a graphic illustration by Haley Brown with a bright cobalt blue background. If you use social media, share your experiences with hashtag #SuckYouPhilips.Share this letter with your friends and family, elected representatives, and any media outlets who may not be aware of the recall.If you are affected by the recall and want to sign on to this open letter and/or speak to the media, complete this short form.Update: Philips announced a repair and replacement program for one of their recalled models, the DreamStation, on September 1, 2021.ġ1/16/21 update: read this new inspection report by the FDA of Philips Respironics in the United States and this video from the YouTube channel CPAP Reviews going through the report’s findings (November 14, 2021).
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Special thank you to artist Haley Brown for creating artwork for our effort! For more, check out the press release from the New York Law School and a collection of links and Tweets. Below is an open letter from a number of disabled people in the US impacted by a recall of 13 ventilators, CPAPs and BiPaps manufactured by Philips Respironics including signatures by over two dozen organizations and groups.