The Office of Developmental Programs is issuing this Health Alert to bring awareness of a recall affecting certain Philips Respironics Ventilators, BiPAP, and CPAP machines due to potential health risks. The Food and Drug Administration recently issued a Safety Communication regarding this: Certain Philips Respironics Ventilators, BiPAP, and CPAP Machines Recalled Due to Potential Health Risks: FDA Safety Communication | FDA.  In their communication, the FDA provides guidance for people who use the affected devices and their caregivers. 

The devices involved are listed here.