Philips "Updates" its Dreamwear Full Face Mask Instructions-NOT EXCATLY A RECALL

Despite online panic setoff by the usual suspects, the latest Philips Respironics scare seem to be a simple "updated" set of instructions for the use of their Dreamwear mask with full face Cushion or other masks that use "magnets" in their design such as a pair of "magnets" used for securing the lower straps. The newly updated set of instructions include an extensive list of conditions where caution is advised, including patients with Pacemakers or "metallic splinters" in the eyes.

It is also noteworthy to mention that ResMed's copycat mask, their AirFit F-30i model, is almost identical in design to Philips Dreamwear mask with full face cushion ( There's even online chatter about Philips potential for a lawsuit against Resmed for their latest [alleged] violation of patent regulations), yet ResMed's instruction set doesn't come close to Philips newly updated instructions, which I guess is what happens when competitors products are copied. Errors and omissions too tend to get copied along and begs the question: WHERE IS RESMED INSTRUCTION UPDATE?

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Fri Sep 09, 2022 11:18 pm

The newly updated set of instructions include an extensive list of conditions where caution is advised, including patients with Pacemakers or "metallic splinters" in the eyes.

The medical professionals who installed these medical devices should have thoroughly trained the patients about the dangers of magnets. (Maybe the dude who jammed metallic splinters into people's eyes neglected to do this?)