THE Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) has advised that due to ongoing problems with its A30 and A40 series bi-level positive airway pressure (BiPAP) devices, Philips is now contacting affected customers and patients to organise replacement devices or discuss alternative options.

The affected BiPAP devices may stop providing therapy on an intermittent or permanent basis and the ‘ventilator inoperative’ alarm will sound.

For users who cannot tolerate interruption to, or loss of therapy, the TGA said an alternative ventilator should be obtained, while those who can tolerate interruption should contact Philips regarding replacement options.

For more info, including how to perform a ‘hard reboot’ as a temporary fix, see HERE.

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