ResMed Ltd. has issued a significant recall affecting approximately 28.7 million masks used for channeling airflow to patients, including various AirFit and AirTouch models. These masks contain magnets that may interfere with certain medical implants, such as pacemakers, or metallic objects in the body. The recall was initiated to update user warnings and contraindications regarding a safe distance of at least 6 inches between the mask magnets and any medical devices or implants that could be affected.
The magnets in these masks can create magnetic interference with active medical implants or ferromagnetic metallic objects. This interference could cause medical devices to malfunction or implants to shift position, potentially leading to serious injury or death.
Updated warnings and safety instructions
If you or a family member were harmed by this recalled product, you may have legal rights. Consider consulting a consumer protection attorney to understand your options for compensation.
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