(Montana) The FDA is alerting the public of ResMed recalling some of their CPAP Masks with Magnets due to Possible Magnetic Interference with other medical devices.
The masks have magnets on the lower headgear straps and frame connections of CPAP masks. These magnets are there to make wearing the mask more comfortable, said the FDA, but those magnets could be interfering with other peoples medical devices or implants.
The use of affected masks may cause serious adverse health consequences and death.
There have been six reported injuries. There have been no reports of death.
Customers in the U.S. with questions about this recall should contact ResMed at call 1-800-332-1088.
