Patient testimonial - 7th Sleep and Breathing Conference, 2023

7th Sleep and Breathing Conference, 2023 - Prague

Organised by the European Respiratory Society (ERS) and the European Sleep Research Society (ESRS), the Sleep and Breathing conference is the largest pan-European meeting of its type and the only meeting offering an integrated approach to the investigation and treatment of sleep disorders.

Sleep and Breathing 2023 took place in Prague from 20-22 April, 2023. It welcomed interested professionals from all levels of experience to update their knowledge and skills, and to network with other respiratory professionals specialising in sleep respiratory medicine and science.

Safety of medical devices: CPAP/ventilator

Chair(s): Dirk A.A. Pevernagie, Anita Simonds

Session type: Round table

Patient testimonial

Piet-Heijn van Mechelen

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Session content

Introduction

Winfried J. Randerath

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Philips Respironics point of view

Jan Kimpen

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Patient testimonial

Piet-heijn Van Mechelen

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Clinicians point of view

Jean-louis Pepin

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Discussion

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Session aims

The Philips Respironics recall of ventilators and positive airway pressure machines started in 2021. This action was imposed by the FDA following reports that the PE-PUR sound insulation foam in these devices may decompose, thereby causing a risk of exposure to debris and chemicals for the patients. Meanwhile, the recall has been broadened to a global scale and replacements are still ongoing. This adverse situation has caused major concerns in patients, practitioners, providers, and regulators, among others. The aim of this session is to reflect on the history of this incident, on the implications for safety rules and guidelines, and on preventive measures for the future. The opinions of parties involved will be presented during this session.

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