RMD - FDA Identifies ResMed's Recall Of Certain Ventilator Device Masks With Magnets As Most Serious | Benzinga
Thursday, ResMed Ltd (NYSE:RMD) said it is recalling some of its Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) masks with magnets due to possible magnetic interference with certain medical devices.
Under certain circumstances, when a magnet is nearby (less than 2 inches) to certain medical implants and devices, it might disrupt their function or position, possibly causing serious harm or death.
The FDA has identified this as a Class I recall, the most serious type of recall.
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While the existing label advises keeping magnets 2 inches away from affected medical devices, it doesn’t list all the specific ...