Frequency of mask replacement

WindFlyer · Post by **WindFlyer** » Wed Dec 15, 2004 1:59 pm

I just read on the talkaboutsleep boards the transcript from a guy who works for ResMed and they reccommend replacing your mask every 4-6 months??? Is it just me or is that reccommendation motivated by increasing sales? I would think my mask would last for years. Maybe replace the face cushion every now and then if it gets flimsy but the rest of it shouldn't need replacement THAT often!

How often have you all found that you need to replace your masks?

53now · Post by **53now** » Wed Dec 15, 2004 3:11 pm

Facial oils seem to slowly eat away at the soft material used to make Cpap masks. My first mask (Mirage Ultra from ResMed) lasted for nearly 3 years. I washed it everynight with Ivory hand soap. Some people routinely change masks every 6 months. YES ....it could be a money ploy but I think it depends on the indivdual. Now.....I use the Activa from ResMed. I noticed after about 7 months it started having some very small leaks.......so I ordered a new cushion. It's just like new !!!

wading thru the muck! · Post by **wading thru the muck!** » Wed Dec 15, 2004 6:04 pm

Below is a copy of the medicare cpap accesory replacement guidlines from the MyResMed site:

Seems a bit excessive to me

Medicare Accessory Replacement Guidelines
The following replacement schedule is not used by all insurance carriers and may not be necessary for all products and situations.

Accessory Replacement Schedule
Full Face Mask 1 per 3 months
Full Face Mask Cushion 1 per month
Nasal Mask 1 per 3 months
Nasal Mask Cushion 1 per month
Nasal Pillows 2 per month
Headgear 1 per 6 months
Air Filter, disposable 2 per month
Air Filter, nondisposable 1 per 6 months

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Wed Dec 15, 2004 7:12 pm

Wow! Looks like someone is trying to make money!! Who could afford to replace the equipment that often?!! I've had my gel mask over a year now & it's still going strong. The rest of my equipment seems fine, too. I do wash everything often & wash my face before bed, too.