‘Do not prescribe’: Fresh TGA warning on CPAP masks with magnetic clips
Patients told to keep masks away from people with implants and devices, such as pacemakers
The TGA has issued fresh safety warnings for six Philips CPAP face and nasal masks with magnetic clips following reports of adverse events in patients with implanted devices.
It has also warned doctors not to prescribe the affected masks to patients or those who have household members or carers with devices susceptible to magnetic interference.Â