Philips gives update on test, research program of PE-PUR sound abatement foam

Philips provided an update on the comprehensive test and research program of its subsidiary Philips Respironics, following the voluntary recall notification/field safety notice to address potential health risks related to the polyester-based polyurethane, or PE-PUR, sound abatement foam in specific CPAP, BiPAP and mechanical ventilator devices. Following previous updates in December 2021 and June, additional test results and assessments have now been completed for the first-generation DreamStation devices. These devices have not been exposed to ozone cleaning in line with the instructions for use. The test and research program has been conducted together with five independent, certified testing laboratories, and the results have been reviewed and assessed by third-party qualified experts and Philips Respironics, as well as an external medical panel.