Oman's Health Ministry issues alert about this Oxygen Face Mask

Muscat: The Ministry of Health (MOH) has issued a safety alert on Oxygen Face Mask from Philips Respironics.

"The Ministry of Health would like to draw attention to the following full-face masks and nasal masks used with BiPA and CPAP devices from Philips Respironics :

1- Amara View Minimal Contact Full-Face Mask.

2-Dream Wear Full-Face Mask.

3-Dream Wisp Nasal Mask with over the Nose Cushin.

4-Wisp nasal masks.

5- Wisp youth nasal masks, " MOH said in a statement

"These masks contain magnets that affect the devices implanted for patients their household members and caregivers that may be close to patients. Therefore, patients should stop using the affected mask if the implant medical device is contraindicated against the mask magnets. "

MOH added that patients should consult the physician to determine if another mask can be used for therapy. After an alternative is obtained, dispose of the mask with magnets after contacting the local agent.