Journal of Urgent Care Medicine

CPAP Machines Linked to More Than 500 Deaths

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a statement saying at least 561 deaths reported between April 2021 and September 2023 may be linked to Philips sleep apnea devices, typically referred to as “CPAP” (continuous positive airway pressure) machines. About 5 million of the devices were first recalled in 2021. The CPAP machines contain materials that have been found to deteriorate and cause serious health concerns. At issue is the polyester-based polyurethane (PE-PUR) foam components …

Acetaminophen Overdose Antidote Recalled

Urgent care clinics that stock the acetaminophen overdose antidote acetylcysteine should check their inventory for three specific lots of the drug distributed by Arbor Pharmaceuticals under the trade name Cetylev. Arbor has recalled lot numbers 005C16, 006C16, and 007C16, with expiration date 02/2018 and with National Drug Code (NDC) 24338-700-10 of the 500 mg effervescent tablets for oral solution because of an inadequate seal of the blister pack. The Food and Drug Administration says the …