ResMed Recalls Certain S8 Flow Generators

jskinner · Post by **jskinner** » Wed May 02, 2007 1:22 pm

http://www.sleepreviewmag.com/sleep_rep ... -02_02.asp

tangents · Post by **tangents** » Wed May 02, 2007 1:57 pm

Hi JSkinner, I like your new Avatar!

rested gal · Post by **rested gal** » Wed May 02, 2007 2:05 pm

tangents wrote:Hi JSkinner, I like your new Avatar!

ditto

And thanks for the link to the Sleep Review magazine article.

Snoredog · Post by **Snoredog** » Wed May 02, 2007 2:18 pm

Patients may continue to use their S8 flow generators until they receive a replacement device. As with any electrical device, patients should make sure that it is placed on a hard clean surface and that the area around the device is clear during use. Patients should discontinue use of the device if there are any signs of electrical failure such as intermittent power, cracking sounds, sparking, or charred smell. Patients should not use supplemental oxygen with an affected device; patients using supplemental oxygen should immediately contact their home health care provider for a replacement.

Smokey the bear would be proud of that precaution. Sorta like this I guess:

LOL (my compliments to tangents, you kill me)

Ergin · Post by **Ergin** » Wed May 02, 2007 4:31 pm

Now I see why the recall will cost them $60M.
I never beleived the recall was for the powercord.

Goofproof · Post by **Goofproof** » Wed May 02, 2007 5:03 pm

Snoredog wrote:
Patients may continue to use their S8 flow generators until they receive a replacement device. As with any electrical device, patients should make sure that it is placed on a hard clean surface and that the area around the device is clear during use. Patients should discontinue use of the device if there are any signs of electrical failure such as intermittent power, cracking sounds, sparking, or charred smell. Patients should not use supplemental oxygen with an affected device; patients using supplemental oxygen should immediately contact their home health care provider for a replacement.
Smokey the bear would be proud of that precaution. Sorta like this I guess:

LOL (my compliments to tangents, you kill me)

When using the machine as a doorstop, make sure you are using a steel fire door. Jim