The Initial Recall and Its Implications In June 2021, Philips issued a voluntary recall for certain CPAP, BiPAP, and ventilator devices, citing potential health risks from sound abatement foam that could degrade and be inhaled or ingested by users. This recall affected millions of devices globally and sent ripples through the healthcare community. The implications of the recall were significant and multifaceted: Patient Safety Concerns: The primary concern was the potential for users to be exposed to toxic and carcinogenic effects from the degraded foam particles and off-gassing chemicals. Treatment Disruption: Many patients relied on these devices for essential treatment...