Category: Updates from the OIF

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URGENT RECALL INFORMATION: Supplemental oxygen or a positive pressure breathing device such as CPAP or BiPAP may be prescribed to help manage breathing problems in individuals with osteogenesis imperfecta. On June 14, 2021, the company Philips released a recall notification update. The recall notification update is related to some of their mechanical ventilator devices, Philips Bi-Level Positive Airway Pressure (Bi-Level PAP) and Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP).   

We strongly encourage you to visit the following link to learn more about possible health risk, replacement and repair, recall notification advice and additional pertinent information related to this recall: June 14th, 2021 Recall Notification Update . The OI Foundation is committed to keeping OI community members informed and as any further notifications become available, we will provide updates.   

For questions regarding the recall, please visit the Additional Information section at the following link: June 14th, 2021 Recall Notification Update. While the OI Foundation is NOT affiliated with the Philips Company, we are committed to providing up-to date information for our OI-Community members.  

This #pridemonth and all others, the OIF supports all members of the OI and LGBTQ+ community. The OIF strives to be an inclusive organization for all. To learn more about these long-term efforts, please join us for a special session at the OIF National Conference with diversity, equity, and inclusion consultant Chaz Kellem. To register to attend this session, please visit https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMsduGhqD4tEt0E5OwWJb6gclyk4rJXlnbN