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The Philips CPAP Recall: How We Got From 2021 to 2026

Recalls involving medical equipment tend to unfold slowly, and the Philips Respironics CPAP recall is a good example of that. What started as a single announcement in 2021 has turned into a multi-year process that's still affecting patients today. Here's how it's played out, and where things stand now.

2021: The Recall Begins

Philips identified a problem with the foam used inside several of its CPAP, BiPAP, and ventilator machines. The foam, meant to reduce noise, was found to break down under certain conditions, releasing small particles or fumes into the airflow patients breathe through during therapy. This led to a large-scale recall covering multiple device lines.

Which Machines Got Caught Up in It

The recall wasn't universal — it applied to specific models, including:

• First-generation DreamStation machines
• DreamStation Go
• System One devices
• Dorma series units
• Select BiPAP and ventilator models made before April 26, 2021

Patients using these devices were encouraged to register them for evaluation and potential replacement.

The Years In Between

Since the initial announcement, Philips has worked through a large volume of registered devices, repairing or replacing units where needed. Progress has been steady but slow, given the sheer number of machines involved worldwide.

Where Things Stand in 2026

The original online registration portal that patients used to report their devices has since been closed. This means the process today looks a little different than it did in 2021 — patients now typically need to contact Philips directly, whether they're following up on an old registration or starting fresh because they never registered before.

A Couple of Related Recalls Along the Way

The foam issue isn't the only recall connected to CPAP equipment during this period. Separate recalls have also involved:

Masks with magnetic clips, due to a risk of interference with pacemakers and other implanted medical devices.

A batch of replacement DreamStation units affected by an unrelated software issue.

Anyone who received a replacement device after the original recall may want to confirm it wasn't part of either of these smaller follow-ups.

What This Means If You're Still Affected

If you're only now realizing your machine might be part of this recall, you're not alone — plenty of patients are in the same position years later. The steps are still the same: check your model and serial number, contact Philips if you need a replacement, and let your doctor know if you've noticed anything unusual like coughing, congestion, or irritation.

For anyone trying to make sense of where things currently stand, this CPAP Machine Recall 2026 guide lays out the full picture, from affected models to today's replacement process.