I’m glad to hear that the Resmed machines are safe. I will continue happily using my Airsense 10 Autoset and F20 mask . Resmed is a great Australian company and produce incredible products!
Hi Michael, nice one. Although ResMed claims to have its root's here in Australia i would hardly call it an 'Australian company'. A lot of their stuff now is made in Singapore and abroad and they actually price gouge their Australian customers extremely hard (boarding on extortion!). For example, you can pick up an AirSense10 in the US for around the $550-600 USD mark but in Australia they retail them at $2495 AUD. The masks are also twice the price of the US market. My biggest hate in the history of cpap is the ResMed P10 Strap. It's a small piece of non adjustable elastic and they retail it at $105 It's almost criminal. Great to hear you're happy with the products but i can't let you call them 'Australian'. They're about as Australian as Kim Jong Un. Cheers mate
@@CPAPReviews I understand! The prices are outrageous! I paid $1995.00 for my Autosense 10 Autosense from the retailer who charged extra so to make profit for herself and her business. I could have got it from CPAP online or Resmed etc.. Sleep clinic.. there’s heaps. In any case I didn’t get the service I shipped have with the place I went to. The woman is simply horrible towards me. I will buy future products from a reputable dealer
@@CPAPReviews Nick the only reason I thought Resmed was Australian was that my machine has MADE IN AUSTRALIA on it. Now that’s something we HARDLY NEVER see in Australia these days! But I do realise the parts etc and masks are made overseas.
If you look at a tear-down of the ResMed Airsense 10, you'll see that the foam disk surrounds the perimeter of the turbine intake, whereas on the Philips all the air goes THROUGH the foam. It's a big difference.
Hi there, thanks for your insights. To be honest, i imagine ResMed will still probably review the placement of their foam in future devices (all will). It's just not a good look having a piece of chemical foam, exposed and directly in line with the air intake on the turbine. Thank you. Nick
@@StrongDreamsWaitHere The foam disk on the ResMed is like a motor mount, perhaps used because it has more give than something like a silicone gasket. It doesn't draw air through the foam gasket the way the Philips units do.
@@StrongDreamsWaitHere I just open mine to check on the foam. It's right on top of the air intake on the turbine. Gets hold down with some plastic spikes that is part of the cover of the pump. From what I see, air in this chamber is feed by multiple little tubes which is from another chamber that leads to the filter port where air come in. The foam chamber with the spikes does have a gap where the air freely goes to the center hole into the turbine. However, it can also pass through the foam as well. So if there are any degrading fumes that feeds through the filter port into the system, it will pass though the foam chamber which degrades the foam and gets suck into the air intake. In another words, it can get affected too. So better just use the old ways of cleaning, soap and water.
You are my favourite CPAP source, last year when i was using my own money to buy a travel unit i was set for a GO, saw your videos and went with the Z2 instead. Have been very happy since and even more so now. You Rock !
Hi John, thanks very kind of you to say mate. Glad you enjoy the vids :-). Great to hear you getting good use out of the little Z2 unit. The reviews and feedback from many many customers and companies has been nothing short of exceptional on it. You also would have had to do a recall on the GO so you dodged a bullet mate :-). Best wishes friend. Nick
Thank you so much for keeping us well informed It's great to hear Reamed has backed off. Should have never got to this point but I will give them credit for reversing the path. No one should be threatened for keeping the public well informed by sound and knowledgeable people. You can't mess with the truth. Props to LankyLefty for defending a fellow TH-camr. Keep up the great work!
Hey! You're very welcome :-). Yes they certainly have....for now haha. Unfortunately you can mess with the truth and censorship is becoming more and more common. Knowledge is power which is why this channel is so important as 99% of cpap users have very little knowledge about the products they use every night and the companies that make them. A big thanks to Jason. What a legend. Nick
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So glad everything has worked out for you as it should. Thanks for this update, we use the equipment in good faith which is supposed to help us with our sleep apnea. I am a Resmed user and I look forward to more of your informative videos in the future. Thanks again. 🥰
I feel fortunate to have found your channel and subscribed. You are a wealth of information and I always feel like you are looking out for me and the other c-pap users. Thank you for all you do.
Glad to hear that RESMED backed off. Shout out to TheLankyLefty27 as well, he was quick to provide support, and empathize with your situation at the time. Transparency above all. We all need to be informed, in order to make the best decisions for our health. You and TheLankyLefty27 provide an invaluable - and unbiased - contribution to the CPAP community. I think that any reasonable person would understand that every channel in youTube constitutes one person's opinion, and in the end, the onus is on the viewer to research deeper, in order to gather as much information, and make the best decisions possible. Please continue the good work.
Thank you Nick for keeping us all informed on the most recent developments. I appreciate your efforts and always look forward to your videos. Unfortunately this is not information that would otherwise be readily accessible to the public if it were not for you.
Nick my man! You're most welcome :-). I was actually thinking about what you just said today. To me a lot of this stuff feels like 'common knowledge' but it's actually far from it! There would be millions of people who never even got Philips 'warning' statement they released two months ago and there will be millions of people who probably never even hear about the recall! When there's news in the industry it's not like they send everyone a personal email with the updates, they just put an obscure article up on their website and hope people read / don't read it so you're 100% right and thanks for pointing it out. Best wishes mate. Nick
The nurse actually gave me a dreamstation but I mentioned that the doctor wanted me to have an auto pap, so she left and came back with the Resmed Airsense 10 Autoset. Guess I dodged a bullet. 😬
@@EnterMidnight0 call your primary care physician and schedule an appointment. Your doctor might need to put in an order for a new CPAP machine from ResMed. Let your doctor know the situation. If he thinks it necessary a chest scan can be done if your insurance would cover it. You'd have to ask your doctor about that. Don't stress out to much. It'll be okay. Just schedule an appointment.
I have a Philips Respironics Bi-Pap Machine. Watching your video gave me the confidence to open up my machine. I removed a large slab of black foam under the motor. I cleaned the fine dust that was on parts of the machine. I put it all together and it seems to works. We will see how loud it is tonight. Thanks for your videos.
Thank you for making these videos. I use a Phillips Respironics Dreamstation Cpap machine. Had it not been for your videos, I wouldn't have ever known (well at least not for a long time) that my machine was recalled. I went to the recall sign up. Upon entering my machine's serial number, got the message that my machine is affected by the recall. So again, thank you.
So happy that ResMed backed off and is leaving you alone. I was really upset about what they were doing. They should see that you are actually helping to sell their machines. I'm glad you have a big shout out to Jason for backing you . You guys are both class acts. 🙂
Hi Brenda, thanks for your support. He's a great guy isn't he! He was also the very first cpap video i watched on TH-cam and i actually started doing it after watching his vids. He's an inspiration :-)
@@CPAPReviews You're welcome. He is a great guy and makes great videos. I just subscribed to your channel too, so I don't miss your videos. I'm glad you started making your videos because of Jason. I need all the info I can get from you both, because ResMed isn't any help.
Finally I got my ResMed AS 10 yesterday, and retired my REMstar System One until Philips repairs it. I set up my new machine with exactly same settings as in Philips REMstar. Although I had a good night's sleep last night, OSCAR shows my AHI was over 10 cm3... I was shocked. I had never had that much AHI when I was on CPAP. So apparently ResMed needs fine-tuning. My doc wants me to use it for 15 days and then send him the sleep report. What an adventure!
Using a new machine can take a few days to adjust. Resmed also have a different algorithm than Phillips (it's better). Hope you are getting better results now since it's been a month. Happy sleeping.
I've been on CPap for many years, yes I'm glad to hear Resmed is safe.Im ready for change !!!!, going to get the dentist to make a piece for my mouth .Wish me luck I'm over machines hopefully....
Large corporations betray the public trust over and over (Phillips, Boeing Max 747). Why should anyone believe ResMed's assertion that their foam is safe? Another great video that provides such valuable information. Like everyone who depends on a CPAP, I'm in a quandary.
Hi Carl, that's a great question but it's so much more than the 'company assertion'. The Airsense10 has been in circulation since 2014 ( 7 years ) and there would be literally many millions of devices in circulation being used every night. If there were any problems with the foam or anything to do with the machine, the sheer volume of people using the devices means the information would eventually find it's way to the FDA (like it did for the Philips equipment). ResMed is obviously very very confident in not only their form but their overall track record with the AirSense10 and as such they have released the statement which i'm confident in endorsing. Thank you. Nick
@@CPAPReviews Thanks. So the FDA blew the whistle on Phillips? What would we do without your advice? America is drowning in a sea of big, bigger, biggest lies.
I just discovered your channel. Liked it so I subscribed. I got my dream Station 2 in 2015 and have been using it religiously. Shortly before finding out about the recall , I had been experiencing eye irritation when I began using my machine every night. This video explains the cause of that irritation. I have already replaced my Dream station with a Resmed unit. Thanks for the video
@@CPAPReviews I know at least three people that are effected by the recall. They didn't know till I told them about it. Fun point I was using the Philips machine till I switched to the ResMed a few years ago.
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Wow. Great info Nick. My Dr. just told me not to use ozone cleaner. Now I have the truth. Thank you. Good work. I'm a subscriber now. Love your accent.
Four nights on my new ResMed AirSense 10 machine. Like the "Auto" set features, compared to manually setting "Climate Controls" for humidity and the hose temperature to reduce condensation ("rain out"). Glad I am a Subscriber. Thank you for your diligence in keeping us informed as the manufacturers and certain governments pick their collective noses.
I had Phillips but switched less then a year ago to resmed after 9 years. This crap is scary especially with severe lung issues already. Hope resmed is really safe.
Hi Pam, what made you change? Just curious :-). Yes it certainly needs to be taken very very seriously. You do not do a worldwide recall just for laughs. This foam is bad news. Nick
@Jason B lol. You just possibly made my day! Comments boost the circulation bots. lol Thank you for your "response". Whew! I can't quit laughing. Together we have "interacted" It's a good day, Jason. Was good to accomplish this with you.
I'm glad ResMed has eased up on kicking your ass. In California there are efforts to pass a bill forcing the right to repair for medical devices. Thought you'd enjoy that.
Hey man, thanks for the well wishes. I won't ease up on kick their ass though lol. Great to hear about this bill. Very interesting. A big hello from me here freezing my ass off in Melbourne. Nick
Nick, CONGRATULATIONS on Resmed backing off, you fought the battle professionally and now have an opportunity to continue your great channel and advice. Now important question, how much for the couch :-) its awesome. I'll be sure and check out your USA counterpart, Oh, no more tunes now? THEY were great. Stay Safe and Cheers from your USA mate, Bob
Love your work Bob! Honestly the couch is like my 4th child mate. I picked it up at a garage sale from a lovely old lady who was moving into a retirement village and didn't have room for it. Every Friday night i come home from work, light a fire and sit on that couch with a glass of Scotch and listen to The Doors. It's like my version of Meditation haha. If you are wondering it's called a Chesterfield :-). Did you forget Philips just had a recall!? Plenty of inspiration for more songs mate. All the best friend, you stay safe too but don't forget you still need to live and have fun. Life's to short. Nick
@@CPAPReviews OMG, we are brothers from another mother. Did you know Jim Morrison's father was a USA Admiral? I went to school in the 60's with his brother Gary, not in the band, in London. The group America also came from this school several years later . After what we call graduation Gary just went to California, and lived on Jim's estate. We weren't close but knew each other. Jim and his father did not get along as you can imagine. Thanks for name of couch, now for the Scotch is it Malt or blend ? :-) . Life is indeed too short, I learned that when working with your LLRP ( long range reconnaissance patrol - Aussie troops in SEA), hell of a bunch of brave fighting team), ergo my internet name Thunderpig I don't talk about it that much.. So I do indeed enjoy everyday. Its been awesome meeting you and I'll continue to stay in touch. Cheers Mate, Bob
Loved the vid mate; shock, horrorrr....ResMed machines have foam too! Nooooh, but not the bad stuff yet you still showed running one over with you car LOL. Someone is still reminding them of something! I watched it a second time for more laughs.
Nick, we took the foam out of my dream station and it’s no louder than it was with the foam. Foam is unnecessary. I’m shocked but this is true with my machine. You need more feedback before saying machines are all loud without foam. Have a good day!
I have that exact model. I'd been wondering how it manages to move so much air without making a sound. I have some experience with a variety of air-moving devices, and they ALL make some noise. Some are quieter than others, but none except this CPAP machine are completely silent. Just a piece of foam, then? Amazing.
I guess I don’t understand why the foam has to be placed in the air stream pathway. Seems that the foam could be used to quiet the motor without having the intake or output air having to come in contact with the foam, making the foam less of an issue. Maybe the next generation of devices will be set up that way. I’ll be Phillips wished that they had done it that way.
The only problem is the foam is being used as filter to deaden the airflow but it still gets dirty and cause problems with your respiratory it needs to be completely took it out of the machine and I need a redo of total redesign without foam inside the unit. Redesign the carrying case so that you can put the unit inside and it would be breathable but silence the machine while it is a use
Hi John, thanks for your great insights and suggestions. I agree with you and i think most companies will be reviewing how foam is placed inside the machines. I have taken out a lot of foam recently and what you said is true, it gathers a lot of dust / moisture / mould inside the devices and it needs to be sealed off from the air intake. It's also highly chemical in nature and can't be good for you. Cheers mate. Nick
i just got off the phone with res med and they are saying NOT to use the So Clean machine on the unit and tubing the mask is fine but not the parts - as it can "degrade" the unit-- which is one of the reasons the phillips who i spoke to this morning is saying the foam degraded--- i had my phillips for 5 -6 years and was told it was in immaculate condition and i kept it well - i never cleaned the inside but always changed the filters never heated hunidity only at 3 and always cleaned properly the mask and changed the tubing properly and the water tank rinsing all with distilled water--- they better recompse me somethingas now i had to use the 800 out of pocket res med machine--- this whole thing is upsetting thanks for your videos
Yes time to stop using the ozone machines as they are impacting the foam. That being said “The results of testing performed by Philips indicate that the PE-PUR sound abatement foam used in these devices may emit certain chemicals. Our investigation to date indicates that this emission occurs during initial operation and may possibly continue throughout the device's useful life” So basically Philips have gone and tested a brand new DS1 machine and found that it’s emitting ‘certain chemicals’ and this could continue throughout the life of the machine. That’s fucked up! Imagine sucking down some dodgy carcinogenic foam chemicals for 8 hours a night, year after year! The #foamgate saga just keeps getting worse the further down the rabbit hole we go..... Take care
I replaced my blower at 17000 hours, 6.5 years. I did a major cleaning and washed the foam filter, it was in perfect like new condition so I put in back in service.
You said Philips released the June 14 statement about Res Med being safe. I sure would like to hear something from Res Med !! Have they released anything?
RESMED states in their document that use of OZONE would VOID warranty. PHILLIPS is asking in their recall questionnaire IF you use OZONE cleaning. SO ...
Hi Robert, this ozone situation is a very interesting. Here's my thoughts. Considering that 90-95% of cpap machines have sound isolating foam inside them and hundreds of thousands of people use the ozone cleaners, if indeed it was cause (which it probably is) then i would expect most companies to come out and make big strong statements against the use of them (which they haven't to date really ). If i was Philips i would probably look for a scapegoat also and pin the blame on another company / product also. I think they're just throwing SoClean under the bus to divert attention but really it just comes down to shit chemical foam. For the time being i would be saying to people just stop the use of your sanitisers. I'm going to put some DS1 foam in a bag and run ozone through it for 2 months straight and see what comes of it ;-). Here's some interesting information for you all. So i've taken the foam out of both the DS1 and the DS2. The DS1 foam is actually a lot more dense and a lot stronger than the DS2 foam that you can basically tear with your fingers. Here's also what i found on the Canadian recall page - “The results of testing performed by Philips indicate that the PE-PUR sound abatement foam used in these devices may emit certain chemicals. Our investigation to date indicates that this emission occurs during initial operation and may possibly continue throughout the device's useful life” So basically Philips have got their foam, tested it on a brand new DS1 machine and found that it’s emitting ‘certain chemicals’ and this could continue throughout the life of the machine. That’s fucked up! Imagine sucking down some dodgy carcinogenic foam chemicals for 8 hours a night, year after year! The #foamgate saga just keeps getting worse the further down the rabbit hole we go..... Take care guys. Doing another foam vid soon (yawn) Cheers. Nick
I am from Altra Service Professionals in the US. We are an authorized service center for both ResMed and Respironics. The foam in the Air 10 units will turn green and disintegrate into the blower when ozone is used. That is why it voids the warranty. The foam becomes gummy and you'll find it in the water chamber in the DreamStation when ozone is used.
I am glad Resmed removed the strikes as my next Cpap machine would not have been Resmed because of this issue. Now they have removed it Resmed is back in the picture for me. I have the Resmed 10 it is 3 years old. I still have a couple of years before I get my next one.
Hi Parm, so just to clarify. ResMed didn't remove the strikes. We argued to youtube that the images used in the videos were 'fair use' due to the review nature of the videos. TH-cam agreed and ResMed decided not to challenge. I've had lots of emails of support from ResMed employees who couldn't believe what ResMed had done. It was great to hear from them. Anyway, i think you choose what ever machine makes you happy and does the best job :-). Best wishes mate. Nick
We might get a new foam fixed dreamstation motor unit but who will do the work to replace them? I can't see philips asking a few million people to ship them in them ship them back. And what about cpap use in the interim when they are in the mail? And, I don't see the DME's doing the operation either. That being said, i think this thing will be only mitigated in litigation. They've got to try and dodge the issue. No option for them.
Hey mate, you're spot on! They haven't even got the new casing through the regulation process yet. This recall is going to drag out for months and it's only in the U.S so far! What about the rest of the WORLD. Also love you're point about 'the interim'. They should be paying for you guys to rent a machine until your units are fixed. The whole recall is just completely stuffed! They are making it up as they go. I'm already getting emails from Lawyers who are doing class actions. They're wanting me to get the word out. This ship is going down like the titanic. Cheers
I appreciate this exploration of the foam in the resmed machine. How do we know though if resmed is telling the truth about the safety of their foam? How can we trust what any company says about the safety of their foam. Is there concrete evidence for the safety of resmed's foam?
Hi there, honestly Philips just stuffed up with the type of foam they used. It was just a really bad error on their behalf. I don't think any other company would be stupid enough to put toxic foam inside a breathing device. Cheers
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Thank you for the information. Since I save money and get my gear from the USA I'd hate having to send the machine back there. As I doubt Resmed would release that bit so you can change it yourself and save the hassles/costs.
Haha. We already did the biotest of foam years ago. But will not post on company website recently. Who knows what will happen later. Maybe a new standard will come out.
I wonder if one could trace that foam circle on a piece of wool or natural material, and duplicate it with a natural substitute. Though, the whole thing is plastic, and capable of offgassing “stuff”. Maybe it’s not just the foam offgassing.
This was great! Love the quality of your videos, and as a ResMed user, I really appreciated this info. I recently developed an allergic reaction to the silicone mask inserts, after using them for 3 years or so. I switched to a foam insert, instead. Other than the obvious, keeping an eye out for breakdown of the foam, are these as safe as using the silicone?
Apparently they are very safe. They are supposed to be used for only a month, however, my sleep clinician said they can be used for 2 months, and it’s important to give them a wipe after each use. I’m not sure yet what would be used, I’m here to try these foam masks. Having said that, I believe the quality of the Resmed silicone is very high. I have used another companies mask for some time as well and the silicone has lost is tackiness and shape, so I get leaks.
Hi there, thanks for the kind words. That's a great question! I actually originally talked about the foam masks in the video and then i took it out as it made the vid a bit long. Yes i believe they are safe :-). A lot of people love the AirTouch masks. Thanks for your feedback too. Nick
@diekluge Likewise: I've removed the grey foam that's inside the Res Med 10 when you're not using the humidifier. It is located inside the side cover. There is no noise increase.
I just got a new cpap and was told that the ozone cleaners are what breaks down the foam and is what makes it unsafe to use. I was told that those cleaners will now void the warrenty.
Whats interesting is, i sent my philips dreamstation in for them to have a look at (via my sleep provider) a week before this whole foamgate thing was exposed (had a hard knock and started to sound a little louder) its only six months old, and in the meantime, i bought a resmed 10 unit. I love it, and its so much quieter, so, what happens now? Will philips be giving refunds, or are they just going to send us their crappy new units?
Hi mate, thanks for the information! I don't think anyone knows what Philips is going to do but one thing is for sure...It's going to be at least a year if not longer before they sort this mess out! Glad to hear you're enjoying the ResMed 10. Nick
@@CPAPReviews Brazil's Philips website cleary states that there will be a Refund. I've applied over email today but no word yet on how/when it will happen.
I’ve had a old Resmed machine and was diagnosed and being treated for Squamous Cell Carcinoma. Never smoked . Never Chewed tobacco. Negative on the virus. But yes I’ve been a 20+ year user of a cpap. I will be looking into this further as now I’m trying to get cancer free . I’m not convinced just because a CEO says it’s safe means it’s safe ! I’m more concerned they are on a CYA campaign . Until more people come forward only time will tell.
. I’ve pulled so many of those filters out of the motors. I can tell pt uses a cpap cleaner cause that filter turns hard and green and gets sucked into motor. It’s the cleaners causing the problems not the machines. Every seal and washer gets yellow and hard. Looks just like it is used by a smoker. somebody smokes.
Hi There, it's a quality device congrats. Been around for a while but it's proven and nice to use. The Philips situation makes me incredibly angry on so many levels. Don't even get me started! Class actions have already started. I'm getting emails from lawyers to do vids for them. Cheers
Crazy story. I have had a DreamStation for about 4 1/2 years now, but lately the motor had started whining. I caught a leg cramp one morning and quickly jumped out of bed, and in the process pulled my cpap machine off of the table crashing onto the floor. The unit still comes on but now the motor noise is worse. I researched getting another DreamStation and found the foam issue, so I decided to get a Resmed Airsense 10. Don't trust Phillips Respironics any longer, even though I loved my Dreamstation :)
Thanks for vid and helpful info!! So question: how do we keep CPAP’s clean if we can’t use Ozone cleaners? From above comments I read, sounds like ResMed says DON’T use Ozone since it CAN effect the foam in AirSense 10 and will void the Warranty? Is Ozone at least safe to use on the Tube and Mask? Washing them with soap and water is such a hassle. Is there another method to ensure the machine part (not Tube and Mask) stays germ free besides using Ozone? Thanks!!!
Hi there, it's a really fantastic question and i'm doing a video on it! There's so much information you guys don't know but i will give you the honest truth in a very short time. I've been having some incredible zoom chats and have some amazing documentation. Just need to record the vid :-). For the time being you can certainly use it on your tube and mask but just don't use it on your machine for the time being. Nick
@@CPAPReviews Thank you so much Nick! Appreciate the response, and great to hear you’ll do a video on it. Look forward to it! Love your channel and all the great advice and information you provide. Cheers!
Hi Nick! I really enjoy your channel. Keep up the good work! My main machine is the "nightmarestation" unfortunately but I have an Apex FIT Auto as my backup machine. Is the Apex Auto FIT safe to use as well?
I just bought a dream station of November last year but the medical place I got it from said there’s no danger in this recall unless you use an ozone cleaner that that’s what’s causing the degrading of the foam and that it would be OK for me to keep using this and they can’t do anything anyway and I’ve never registered my product with warranty I did not even know that existed I thought maybe they did stuff like that because they gave me a two-year warranty on the machine so I don’t really know what to do I guess I will keep using it since I do not use a humidifier and I do not use an ozone cleaner? Machine I had before this one was a Resmed , I think it was better and much quieter than the dream station. I’m a cash customer so the dream station only cost me $400 for the machine
Hi Lee sorry to hear that! At that time there probably wasn't a lot of information out on the potential problems. Here's the thing and the real reason for the recall. “The results of testing performed by Philips indicate that the PE-PUR sound abatement foam used in these devices may emit certain chemicals. Our investigation to date indicates that this emission occurs during initial operation and may possibly continue throughout the device's useful life” So basically Philips have gone and tested a brand new DS1 machine and found that it’s emitting ‘certain chemicals’ and this could continue throughout the life of the machine. That’s fucked up! Imagine sucking down some dodgy carcinogenic foam chemicals for 8 hours a night, year after year! The #foamgate saga just keeps getting worse the further down the rabbit hole we go..... Good luck buddy, hate to be the bearer of bad news. Nick
How do we know that ResMed or Fisher paykel foam is safe just because those companies said they're safe I'm sure that Philip said their phone was safe until it wasn't safe.
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With so much anxiety, suspicion and speculation out there, it's good to have the facts. ✊👍
Nice video , but please review on lowenstein medical prisma smart and 25S .
Hi Allen, i agree mate, actually a really nice, short, no BS statement from ResMed. "We use different material, our equipment is safe!" Thank you :-)
Hi there, i suggest you write an email to lowenstein and ask them :-). I'm not familiar with the brand. Kind regards
Nick
I’m glad to hear that the Resmed machines are safe. I will continue happily using my Airsense 10 Autoset and F20 mask . Resmed is a great Australian company and produce incredible products!
Hi Michael, nice one. Although ResMed claims to have its root's here in Australia i would hardly call it an 'Australian company'. A lot of their stuff now is made in Singapore and abroad and they actually price gouge their Australian customers extremely hard (boarding on extortion!). For example, you can pick up an AirSense10 in the US for around the $550-600 USD mark but in Australia they retail them at $2495 AUD. The masks are also twice the price of the US market. My biggest hate in the history of cpap is the ResMed P10 Strap. It's a small piece of non adjustable elastic and they retail it at $105 It's almost criminal. Great to hear you're happy with the products but i can't let you call them 'Australian'. They're about as Australian as Kim Jong Un. Cheers mate
@@CPAPReviews I understand! The prices are outrageous! I paid $1995.00 for my Autosense 10 Autosense from the retailer who charged extra so to make profit for herself and her business. I could have got it from CPAP online or Resmed etc.. Sleep clinic.. there’s heaps. In any case I didn’t get the service I shipped have with the place I went to. The woman is simply horrible towards me. I will buy future products from a reputable dealer
@@CPAPReviews Nick the only reason I thought Resmed was Australian was that my machine has MADE IN AUSTRALIA on it. Now that’s something we HARDLY NEVER see in Australia these days! But I do realise the parts etc and masks are made overseas.
Resmed is an American company based out of San Diego
You and Jason are gifts to the CPAP community. Love you both.
Thanks brother! He's a good man that one. Cheers
If you look at a tear-down of the ResMed Airsense 10, you'll see that the foam disk surrounds the perimeter of the turbine intake, whereas on the Philips all the air goes THROUGH the foam. It's a big difference.
Hi there, thanks for your insights. To be honest, i imagine ResMed will still probably review the placement of their foam in future devices (all will). It's just not a good look having a piece of chemical foam, exposed and directly in line with the air intake on the turbine. Thank you. Nick
@@CPAPReviews Agreed. And the armies of class action lawyers all suddenly reading about foam can't be comforting either ha ha
Is the foam merely next to the air intake in the Resmed or is ALL the air forced through the foam as in the DS? Your video wasn’t clear.
@@StrongDreamsWaitHere The foam disk on the ResMed is like a motor mount, perhaps used because it has more give than something like a silicone gasket. It doesn't draw air through the foam gasket the way the Philips units do.
@@StrongDreamsWaitHere I just open mine to check on the foam. It's right on top of the air intake on the turbine. Gets hold down with some plastic spikes that is part of the cover of the pump. From what I see, air in this chamber is feed by multiple little tubes which is from another chamber that leads to the filter port where air come in. The foam chamber with the spikes does have a gap where the air freely goes to the center hole into the turbine. However, it can also pass through the foam as well. So if there are any degrading fumes that feeds through the filter port into the system, it will pass though the foam chamber which degrades the foam and gets suck into the air intake.
In another words, it can get affected too. So better just use the old ways of cleaning, soap and water.
I have received more useful info on CPAP from you and Jason than any of my sleep docs. Keep up the good work. Us patients really appreciate it.
Hey mate, that's great to hear. Thanks for your support. Nick (& Jason :-)
You are my favourite CPAP source, last year when i was using my own money to buy a travel unit i was set for a GO, saw your videos and went with the Z2 instead. Have been very happy since and even more so now. You Rock !
Hi John, thanks very kind of you to say mate. Glad you enjoy the vids :-). Great to hear you getting good use out of the little Z2 unit. The reviews and feedback from many many customers and companies has been nothing short of exceptional on it. You also would have had to do a recall on the GO so you dodged a bullet mate :-). Best wishes friend. Nick
Thank you so much for keeping us well informed It's great to hear Reamed has backed off. Should have never got to this point but I will give them credit for reversing the path. No one should be threatened for keeping the public well informed by sound and knowledgeable people. You can't mess with the truth. Props to LankyLefty for defending a fellow TH-camr. Keep up the great work!
Hey! You're very welcome :-). Yes they certainly have....for now haha. Unfortunately you can mess with the truth and censorship is becoming more and more common. Knowledge is power which is why this channel is so important as 99% of cpap users have very little knowledge about the products they use every night and the companies that make them. A big thanks to Jason. What a legend. Nick
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Another great video Nick! Thank you for keeping this community up to date and SAFE!
Hi Dianne, always great to hear from you! Thanks for the wonderful feedback :-). Lots of love. Nick
So glad everything has worked out for you as it should. Thanks for this update, we use the equipment in good faith which is supposed to help us with our sleep apnea. I am a Resmed user and I look forward to more of your informative videos in the future. Thanks again. 🥰
Hi Sandra, great to hear it! Thank you. Nick
The sound of SNORING - JET ENGINE - SILENCE Please choose 1, choose wisely. Great video thankyou
Thank you :)
Thank you for running it over!! 🙂 Made my day, and had to share.
I feel fortunate to have found your channel and subscribed. You are a wealth of information and I always feel like you are looking out for me and the other c-pap users. Thank you for all you do.
Hello, thank you for this lovely comment. It's always nice to see a little bit of gratitude for the work i do. You're most welcome. Nick :)
Glad to hear that RESMED backed off. Shout out to TheLankyLefty27 as well, he was quick to provide support, and empathize with your situation at the time.
Transparency above all. We all need to be informed, in order to make the best decisions for our health. You and TheLankyLefty27 provide an invaluable - and unbiased - contribution to the CPAP community.
I think that any reasonable person would understand that every channel in youTube constitutes one person's opinion, and in the end, the onus is on the viewer to research deeper, in order to gather as much information, and make the best decisions possible.
Please continue the good work.
Thank you Nick for keeping us all informed on the most recent developments. I appreciate your efforts and always look forward to your videos. Unfortunately this is not information that would otherwise be readily accessible to the public if it were not for you.
Nick my man! You're most welcome :-). I was actually thinking about what you just said today. To me a lot of this stuff feels like 'common knowledge' but it's actually far from it! There would be millions of people who never even got Philips 'warning' statement they released two months ago and there will be millions of people who probably never even hear about the recall! When there's news in the industry it's not like they send everyone a personal email with the updates, they just put an obscure article up on their website and hope people read / don't read it so you're 100% right and thanks for pointing it out. Best wishes mate. Nick
Thanks Nick for all your truthful informations. Good on you too that Resmed have backed off. So, they should.
Hi Marilu, you're most welcome! Yes it's certainly good to have the monkey off my back ;-). Take care. Nick
Yay!!! I’m so glad they backed off and removed the strikes. Thanks for the foam info!
Oh thank you! So am i :). You're welcome. Nick
Your doing a Great Service and we appreciate You !....And a Nice guy !
I really appreciate that. Thank you! Nick
Thank you for this video as it was a concern of mine since I bought airsense 10 couple days ago... thank you. Greetings from 🇵🇸 Palestine.
Hi Sam, great to hear from someone in Palestine mate! I hope you're safe and well. Nick
@@CPAPReviews Thank you dear.. "we're ok for now"...
Great job & keep it up.
The nurse actually gave me a dreamstation but I mentioned that the doctor wanted me to have an auto pap, so she left and came back with the Resmed Airsense 10 Autoset. Guess I dodged a bullet. 😬
Well done mate. Perhaps it was fate ;-)
@@CPAPReviews Definitely.😁
They have autopap dream stations too. I always knew they sucked. The apap function does not work at all!
I got a dream station and got told today to cease using I'm shit scared now what if it's messed me up
@@EnterMidnight0 call your primary care physician and schedule an appointment. Your doctor might need to put in an order for a new CPAP machine from ResMed. Let your doctor know the situation. If he thinks it necessary a chest scan can be done if your insurance would cover it. You'd have to ask your doctor about that. Don't stress out to much. It'll be okay. Just schedule an appointment.
I have a Philips Respironics Bi-Pap Machine. Watching your video gave me the confidence to open up my machine. I removed a large slab of black foam under the motor. I cleaned the fine dust that was on parts of the machine. I put it all together and it seems to works. We will see how loud it is tonight. Thanks for your videos.
Welcome Allan, glad i was able to help. Best wishes brother. Nick
I been telling everyone in my group to sub, your vids been hot topics last few weeks..we loved your cpap song! -Meg
Hi Meg! That's very sweet of you! Glad you enjoyed the song :-). Best wishes. Nick
Thank you for making these videos. I use a Phillips Respironics Dreamstation Cpap machine. Had it not been for your videos, I wouldn't have ever known (well at least not for a long time) that my machine was recalled. I went to the recall sign up. Upon entering my machine's serial number, got the message that my machine is affected by the recall. So again, thank you.
Are you still going to use your machine. I’m not sure what to do.
So happy that ResMed backed off and is leaving you alone. I was really upset about what they were doing. They should see that you are actually helping to sell their machines. I'm glad you have a big shout out to Jason for backing you . You guys are both class acts. 🙂
Hi Brenda, thanks for your support. He's a great guy isn't he! He was also the very first cpap video i watched on TH-cam and i actually started doing it after watching his vids. He's an inspiration :-)
@@CPAPReviews You're welcome. He is a great guy and makes great videos. I just subscribed to your channel too, so I don't miss your videos. I'm glad you started making your videos because of Jason. I need all the info I can get from you both, because ResMed isn't any help.
Finally I got my ResMed AS 10 yesterday, and retired my REMstar System One until Philips repairs it. I set up my new machine with exactly same settings as in Philips REMstar. Although I had a good night's sleep last night, OSCAR shows my AHI was over 10 cm3... I was shocked. I had never had that much AHI when I was on CPAP. So apparently ResMed needs fine-tuning. My doc wants me to use it for 15 days and then send him the sleep report. What an adventure!
Good luck! It will be quite easy to get better results with a little bit of pressure adjustments. Best wishes
Using a new machine can take a few days to adjust. Resmed also have a different algorithm than Phillips (it's better).
Hope you are getting better results now since it's been a month. Happy sleeping.
I've been on CPap for many years, yes I'm glad to hear Resmed is safe.Im ready for change !!!!, going to get the dentist to make a piece for my mouth .Wish me luck I'm over machines hopefully....
Large corporations betray the public trust over and over (Phillips, Boeing Max 747). Why should anyone believe ResMed's assertion that their foam is safe? Another great video that provides such valuable information. Like everyone who depends on a CPAP, I'm in a quandary.
Hi Carl, that's a great question but it's so much more than the 'company assertion'. The Airsense10 has been in circulation since 2014 ( 7 years ) and there would be literally many millions of devices in circulation being used every night. If there were any problems with the foam or anything to do with the machine, the sheer volume of people using the devices means the information would eventually find it's way to the FDA (like it did for the Philips equipment). ResMed is obviously very very confident in not only their form but their overall track record with the AirSense10 and as such they have released the statement which i'm confident in endorsing. Thank you. Nick
@@CPAPReviews Thanks. So the FDA blew the whistle on Phillips? What would we do without your advice? America is drowning in a sea of big, bigger, biggest lies.
I just discovered your channel. Liked it so I subscribed. I got my dream Station 2 in 2015 and have been using it religiously. Shortly before finding out about the recall , I had been experiencing eye irritation when I began using my machine every night. This video explains the cause of that irritation. I have already replaced my Dream station with a Resmed unit. Thanks for the video
Hi Alan, i appreciate the support. Thanks for subscribing mate. Cheers
What has been a bit of a surprise is the very little media attention this issue has gotten.
Hi John, there's been a little bit of attention but CPAP certainly isn't the most exciting topic in the world. Cheers
@@CPAPReviews I know at least three people that are effected by the recall. They didn't know till I told them about it. Fun point I was using the Philips machine till I switched to the ResMed a few years ago.
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Hi Katherine, thank you so much! I will :-)
These machines are so easy to disassemble. I worry that I'd never get them put back together again! lol This is great information!
Thanks so much! Big breath of relief here from the cpap users wife.
Nice one Kate, cheers
Wow. Great info Nick. My Dr. just told me not to use ozone cleaner. Now I have the truth. Thank you. Good work. I'm a subscriber now. Love your accent.
Hi there, YES! This is what i love to hear :-). Oh not my accent! It's horrible but thank you for being kind :-)
I really appreciate your videos addressing this c-pap nightmare.
Hi Lily, thank you! I really appreciate this comment too. Have a great day. Nick
I LOOOOVE theLankyLefty!!! That guy truly has THE BEST CPAP videos that exist on TH-cam!
Four nights on my new ResMed AirSense 10 machine. Like the "Auto" set features, compared to manually setting "Climate Controls" for humidity and the hose temperature to reduce condensation ("rain out"). Glad I am a Subscriber. Thank you for your diligence in keeping us informed as the manufacturers and certain governments pick their collective noses.
Thanks man. I asked on the other video (the Philips one) and you delivered.
Always welcome brother :-)
Good news.Breathes sigh of relief😤 Thanks for the heads up 🙂
Yes certainly good news.. For a change :-). Sorry if i gave you a scare. Nick
Breathing a sigh of relief for me and you about Resmed. 😀
Haha, you don't have to worry about me ;-) but thank you
Please continue with your good work. Greetings from Germany. You are the best.
Hi Roland, a big hi from Melbourne mate. Great to see the vids are reaching far and wide :-). Thanks for your support. Nick
I had Phillips but switched less then a year ago to resmed after 9 years. This crap is scary especially with severe lung issues already. Hope resmed is really safe.
Hi Pam, what made you change? Just curious :-). Yes it certainly needs to be taken very very seriously. You do not do a worldwide recall just for laughs. This foam is bad news. Nick
Once again another informative and excellent review! A big sigh of relief. Thanks, Nick!
Hi Harris, you're a good man! Hope i didn't give you a heart attack in the beginning :-). All the best mate. Nick
Thanks for all your info and support! I also appreciate the funny stuff. :0)
Oh that's lovely of you to say. You're very welcome. Have a great day! Nick
Good ResMed reconsidered. They were wrong to come at you the way they did. I was prepared to delete them from my DME list.
@Jason B lol. You just possibly made my day! Comments boost the circulation bots. lol Thank you for your "response". Whew! I can't quit laughing. Together we have "interacted" It's a good day, Jason. Was good to accomplish this with you.
Hi there, Yes it was a good decision but i was certainly prepared to fight them and i will continue to speak the truth :-)
I'm glad ResMed has eased up on kicking your ass. In California there are efforts to pass a bill forcing the right to repair for medical devices. Thought you'd enjoy that.
Hey man, thanks for the well wishes. I won't ease up on kick their ass though lol. Great to hear about this bill. Very interesting. A big hello from me here freezing my ass off in Melbourne. Nick
Nick, CONGRATULATIONS on Resmed backing off, you fought the battle professionally and now have an opportunity to continue your great channel and advice. Now important question, how much for the couch :-) its awesome. I'll be sure and check out your USA counterpart, Oh, no more tunes now? THEY were great. Stay Safe and Cheers from your USA mate, Bob
Love your work Bob! Honestly the couch is like my 4th child mate. I picked it up at a garage sale from a lovely old lady who was moving into a retirement village and didn't have room for it. Every Friday night i come home from work, light a fire and sit on that couch with a glass of Scotch and listen to The Doors. It's like my version of Meditation haha. If you are wondering it's called a Chesterfield :-). Did you forget Philips just had a recall!? Plenty of inspiration for more songs mate. All the best friend, you stay safe too but don't forget you still need to live and have fun. Life's to short. Nick
@@CPAPReviews OMG, we are brothers from another mother. Did you know Jim Morrison's father was a USA Admiral? I went to school in the 60's with his brother Gary, not in the band, in London. The group America also came from this school several years later . After what we call graduation Gary just went to California, and lived on Jim's estate. We weren't close but knew each other. Jim and his father did not get along as you can imagine. Thanks for name of couch, now for the Scotch is it Malt or blend ? :-) . Life is indeed too short, I learned that when working with your LLRP ( long range reconnaissance patrol - Aussie troops in SEA), hell of a bunch of brave fighting team), ergo my internet name Thunderpig I don't talk about it that much..
So I do indeed enjoy everyday. Its been awesome meeting you and I'll continue to stay in touch. Cheers Mate, Bob
Thanks very much for this video and explanation on the Resmed Airsense 10. Takes a load off my mind.
You're very welcome. Glad you enjoyed it
Loved the vid mate; shock, horrorrr....ResMed machines have foam too! Nooooh, but not the bad stuff yet you still showed running one over with you car LOL. Someone is still reminding them of something! I watched it a second time for more laughs.
Haha, you know me too well mate! They're not off the hook just yet ;-) Cheers brother
@@CPAPReviews I hope that was an old, non working CPAP that you ran over! Very expensive loss! Yikes!
Switched back to airsense 10 and was bringing up mucus during nap. Skipped it last night, less morning cough. I think it has bad foam too.
Nick, we took the foam out of my dream station and it’s no louder than it was with the foam. Foam is unnecessary. I’m shocked but this is true with my machine. You need more feedback before saying machines are all loud without foam. Have a good day!
Thank you for all of the really important information you provide.
You're very welcome and thank you for the recognition. Best wishes friend. Nick
I have that exact model. I'd been wondering how it manages to move so much air without making a sound. I have some experience with a variety of air-moving devices, and they ALL make some noise. Some are quieter than others, but none except this CPAP machine are completely silent. Just a piece of foam, then? Amazing.
Yes and no. Its probably from the design of multiple chambers which minimize the noise.
Thanks so much for the helpful and entertaining videos.
Hey! Thank you so much :-). Glad you're enjoying the vids. All the best. Nick
Thanks i'll sleep a lot better knowing this 👍🏻
Thanks Robert, glad to hear it brother. Catch a few Zzzzs for me too haha
I guess I don’t understand why the foam has to be placed in the air stream pathway. Seems that the foam could be used to quiet the motor without having the intake or output air having to come in contact with the foam, making the foam less of an issue. Maybe the next generation of devices will be set up that way. I’ll be Phillips wished that they had done it that way.
Greetings from Germany. Resmed is well known here too.
HI Ghl, great to see my vids are reaching all the way across the globe! A big hello from me here in Melbourne :-). Best wishes. Nick
The only problem is the foam is being used as filter to deaden the airflow but it still gets dirty and cause problems with your respiratory it needs to be completely took it out of the machine and I need a redo of total redesign without foam inside the unit. Redesign the carrying case so that you can put the unit inside and it would be breathable but silence the machine while it is a use
Hi John, thanks for your great insights and suggestions. I agree with you and i think most companies will be reviewing how foam is placed inside the machines. I have taken out a lot of foam recently and what you said is true, it gathers a lot of dust / moisture / mould inside the devices and it needs to be sealed off from the air intake. It's also highly chemical in nature and can't be good for you. Cheers mate. Nick
i just got off the phone with res med and they are saying NOT to use the So Clean machine on the unit and tubing the mask is fine but not the parts - as it can "degrade" the unit-- which is one of the reasons the phillips who i spoke to this morning is saying the foam degraded--- i had my phillips for 5 -6 years and was told it was in immaculate condition and i kept it well - i never cleaned the inside but always changed the filters never heated hunidity only at 3 and always cleaned properly the mask and changed the tubing properly and the water tank rinsing all with distilled water--- they better recompse me somethingas now i had to use the 800 out of pocket res med machine--- this whole thing is upsetting thanks for your videos
Yes time to stop using the ozone machines as they are impacting the foam. That being said “The results of testing performed by Philips indicate that the PE-PUR sound abatement foam used in these devices may emit certain chemicals. Our investigation to date indicates that this emission occurs during initial operation and may possibly continue throughout the device's useful life”
So basically Philips have gone and tested a brand new DS1 machine and found that it’s emitting ‘certain chemicals’ and this could continue throughout the life of the machine. That’s fucked up! Imagine sucking down some dodgy carcinogenic foam chemicals for 8 hours a night, year after year! The #foamgate saga just keeps getting worse the further down the rabbit hole we go..... Take care
If your machine was more than 5 years old, your insurance should have covered a new one.
@@StrongDreamsWaitHere self pay
I replaced my blower at 17000 hours, 6.5 years. I did a major cleaning and washed the foam filter, it was in perfect like new condition so I put in back in service.
You said Philips released the June 14 statement about Res Med being safe. I sure would like to hear something from Res Med !! Have they released anything?
RESMED states in their document that use of OZONE would VOID warranty. PHILLIPS is asking in their recall questionnaire IF you use OZONE cleaning. SO ...
I don’t use Ozone, will Phillips give me the replacement?
It will be as stated on the forn, replacement or repair. And I didn't use Ozone since Phillips wasn't asking.
Hi Robert, this ozone situation is a very interesting. Here's my thoughts. Considering that 90-95% of cpap machines have sound isolating foam inside them and hundreds of thousands of people use the ozone cleaners, if indeed it was cause (which it probably is) then i would expect most companies to come out and make big strong statements against the use of them (which they haven't to date really ). If i was Philips i would probably look for a scapegoat also and pin the blame on another company / product also. I think they're just throwing SoClean under the bus to divert attention but really it just comes down to shit chemical foam. For the time being i would be saying to people just stop the use of your sanitisers. I'm going to put some DS1 foam in a bag and run ozone through it for 2 months straight and see what comes of it ;-).
Here's some interesting information for you all. So i've taken the foam out of both the DS1 and the DS2. The DS1 foam is actually a lot more dense and a lot stronger than the DS2 foam that you can basically tear with your fingers. Here's also what i found on the Canadian recall page -
“The results of testing performed by Philips indicate that the PE-PUR sound abatement foam used in these devices may emit certain chemicals. Our investigation to date indicates that this emission occurs during initial operation and may possibly continue throughout the device's useful life”
So basically Philips have got their foam, tested it on a brand new DS1 machine and found that it’s emitting ‘certain chemicals’ and this could continue throughout the life of the machine. That’s fucked up! Imagine sucking down some dodgy carcinogenic foam chemicals for 8 hours a night, year after year! The #foamgate saga just keeps getting worse the further down the rabbit hole we go..... Take care guys. Doing another foam vid soon (yawn)
Cheers. Nick
@@CPAPReviews that sounds like an awesome experiment keep us posted👍.
I am from Altra Service Professionals in the US. We are an authorized service center for both ResMed and Respironics. The foam in the Air 10 units will turn green and disintegrate into the blower when ozone is used. That is why it voids the warranty. The foam becomes gummy and you'll find it in the water chamber in the DreamStation when ozone is used.
I am glad Resmed removed the strikes as my next Cpap machine would not have been Resmed because of this issue. Now they have removed it Resmed is back in the picture for me. I have the Resmed 10 it is 3 years old. I still have a couple of years before I get my next one.
Hi Parm, so just to clarify. ResMed didn't remove the strikes. We argued to youtube that the images used in the videos were 'fair use' due to the review nature of the videos. TH-cam agreed and ResMed decided not to challenge. I've had lots of emails of support from ResMed employees who couldn't believe what ResMed had done. It was great to hear from them. Anyway, i think you choose what ever machine makes you happy and does the best job :-). Best wishes mate. Nick
The truck driving over the machine LOL!
We might get a new foam fixed dreamstation motor unit but who will do the work to replace them? I can't see philips asking a few million people to ship them in them ship them back. And what about cpap use in the interim when they are in the mail? And, I don't see the DME's doing the operation either. That being said, i think this thing will be only mitigated in litigation. They've got to try and dodge the issue. No option for them.
Hey mate, you're spot on! They haven't even got the new casing through the regulation process yet. This recall is going to drag out for months and it's only in the U.S so far! What about the rest of the WORLD. Also love you're point about 'the interim'. They should be paying for you guys to rent a machine until your units are fixed. The whole recall is just completely stuffed! They are making it up as they go. I'm already getting emails from Lawyers who are doing class actions. They're wanting me to get the word out. This ship is going down like the titanic. Cheers
Lanky is the pappers god! Funny as hell and great info! Much respect
Thanks Jody. Appreciate that :-)
I appreciate this exploration of the foam in the resmed machine. How do we know though if resmed is telling the truth about the safety of their foam? How can we trust what any company says about the safety of their foam. Is there concrete evidence for the safety of resmed's foam?
Hi there, honestly Philips just stuffed up with the type of foam they used. It was just a really bad error on their behalf. I don't think any other company would be stupid enough to put toxic foam inside a breathing device. Cheers
Thank you for the awesome info regarding the foam situation.
Hi Chuck, thanks brother. Appreciate the support. Nick
@@CPAPReviews You bet, Nick. Thanks for the tip about the company Sleeplay.com. They were awesome and helped me. I mentioned your name to them. You rock!
Thank you for the information. Since I save money and get my gear from the USA I'd hate having to send the machine back there. As I doubt Resmed would release that bit so you can change it yourself and save the hassles/costs.
Hi Glenn, i have two words for you...FLAG PIES!
@@CPAPReviews Huh???
I use the Resmed 10 and I’m glad right now the foam isn’t lethal
I bet you are! A lot of scared cpap users out there right now. Congrats
Me too.
Haha. We already did the biotest of foam years ago. But will not post on company website recently. Who knows what will happen later. Maybe a new standard will come out.
Thanks for the information. Best wishes :-)
Sleeping right next to a jet engine...like my old F&P Icon Auto lol. Just got an AS10, very happy
That's a bit harsh haha. The old ICON wasn't that bad :). Glad you're enjoying the AS10 though
I literally just found out about this recall dude . I’ve been using my Phillips machine for a whole year
Your the best.
You are! :-)
I wonder if one could trace that foam circle on a piece of wool or natural material, and duplicate it with a natural substitute. Though, the whole thing is plastic, and capable of offgassing “stuff”. Maybe it’s not just the foam offgassing.
Thanks mate you answered all of my questions and made it fun. Love Australia and you mate.
The postman just delivered my new Dreamstation 2 from Philips! I has signed up for a replacement less than 2 weeks ago!
Thanks for that info!
Very welcome. Glad you enjoyed the vid. Best wishes. Nick
I love both you guys 💝
And we love you back! :-)
This was great! Love the quality of your videos, and as a ResMed user, I really appreciated this info. I recently developed an allergic reaction to the silicone mask inserts, after using them for 3 years or so. I switched to a foam insert, instead. Other than the obvious, keeping an eye out for breakdown of the foam, are these as safe as using the silicone?
Apparently they are very safe. They are supposed to be used for only a month, however, my sleep clinician said they can be used for 2 months, and it’s important to give them a wipe after each use. I’m not sure yet what would be used, I’m here to try these foam masks. Having said that, I believe the quality of the Resmed silicone is very high. I have used another companies mask for some time as well and the silicone has lost is tackiness and shape, so I get leaks.
Hi there, thanks for the kind words. That's a great question! I actually originally talked about the foam masks in the video and then i took it out as it made the vid a bit long. Yes i believe they are safe :-). A lot of people love the AirTouch masks. Thanks for your feedback too. Nick
@@CPAPReviews Thanks, Nick!
@@michaelsmith697 They're so much more comfortable and I have way less air leaks with them.
@@jdmaine919 definitely my the foam will be my next mask!!
Actually, I removed the foam from my Dreamstation, and haven't noticed a significant noise increase.
@diekluge Likewise: I've removed the grey foam that's inside the Res Med 10 when you're not using the humidifier. It is located inside the side cover.
There is no noise increase.
Glad they gave me a Resmed 10 today 😉
Congrats :)
My grand dad said DONT BELIEVE ANYTHING YOU HEAR AND HALF OF WHAT YOU SEE N YOULL BE OK!
Sounds like he was a wise man mate!
Thank you very much for showing us.
Good to know. I will say my resmed makes NO noise………..
I just got a new cpap and was told that the ozone cleaners are what breaks down the foam and is what makes it unsafe to use. I was told that those cleaners will now void the warrenty.
True. ResMed for sure will not warranty machines that use ozone cleaning devices.
Whats interesting is, i sent my philips dreamstation in for them to have a look at (via my sleep provider) a week before this whole foamgate thing was exposed (had a hard knock and started to sound a little louder) its only six months old, and in the meantime, i bought a resmed 10 unit. I love it, and its so much quieter, so, what happens now?
Will philips be giving refunds, or are they just going to send us their crappy new units?
Hi mate, thanks for the information! I don't think anyone knows what Philips is going to do but one thing is for sure...It's going to be at least a year if not longer before they sort this mess out! Glad to hear you're enjoying the ResMed 10. Nick
@@CPAPReviews thanks nick for your vids!
@@CPAPReviews Brazil's Philips website cleary states that there will be a Refund. I've applied over email today but no word yet on how/when it will happen.
Automatic thumbs up for the synthwave...
Amen brother! Appreciate that ;-)
Thank you for the clarification.
I’ve had a old Resmed machine and was diagnosed and being treated for Squamous Cell Carcinoma. Never smoked . Never Chewed tobacco. Negative on the virus. But yes I’ve been a 20+ year user of a cpap. I will be looking into this further as now I’m trying to get cancer free . I’m not convinced just because a CEO says it’s safe means it’s safe ! I’m more concerned they are on a CYA campaign . Until more people come forward only time will tell.
Better be I just bought one today to replace my Phillips
. I’ve pulled so many of those filters out of the motors. I can tell pt uses a cpap cleaner cause that filter turns hard and green and gets sucked into motor. It’s the cleaners causing the problems not the machines. Every seal and washer gets yellow and hard. Looks just like it is used by a smoker. somebody smokes.
Thanks for your insights brother. Take care. Nick
Thank you!
Always welcome my friend. Cheers
Just bought my resmed airsense. This Philipps Dreamstation thing really makes me mad. I hope they lit up.
Hi There, it's a quality device congrats. Been around for a while but it's proven and nice to use. The Philips situation makes me incredibly angry on so many levels. Don't even get me started! Class actions have already started. I'm getting emails from lawyers to do vids for them. Cheers
Crazy story. I have had a DreamStation for about 4 1/2 years now, but lately the motor had started whining. I caught a leg cramp one morning and quickly jumped out of bed, and in the process pulled my cpap machine off of the table crashing onto the floor. The unit still comes on but now the motor noise is worse. I researched getting another DreamStation and found the foam issue, so I decided to get a Resmed Airsense 10. Don't trust Phillips Respironics any longer, even though I loved my Dreamstation :)
Thanks for vid and helpful info!!
So question: how do we keep CPAP’s clean if we can’t use Ozone cleaners? From above comments I read, sounds like ResMed says DON’T use Ozone since it CAN effect the foam in AirSense 10 and will void the Warranty?
Is Ozone at least safe to use on the Tube and Mask? Washing them with soap and water is such a hassle.
Is there another method to ensure the machine part (not Tube and Mask) stays germ free besides using Ozone?
Thanks!!!
Hi there, it's a really fantastic question and i'm doing a video on it! There's so much information you guys don't know but i will give you the honest truth in a very short time. I've been having some incredible zoom chats and have some amazing documentation. Just need to record the vid :-). For the time being you can certainly use it on your tube and mask but just don't use it on your machine for the time being. Nick
@@CPAPReviews Thank you so much Nick! Appreciate the response, and great to hear you’ll do a video on it. Look forward to it! Love your channel and all the great advice and information you provide. Cheers!
Clean your parts with distilled vinegar, dish detergent and warm water
I use distilled vinegar in mine I dont even use tap water. No issues so far 6 mos later.
@@pattyscott1764 You can also use baby shampoo instead of dish detergent. I use it along with distilled vinegar & warm tap water. Works well.
Hi Nick! I really enjoy your channel. Keep up the good work! My main machine is the "nightmarestation" unfortunately but I have an Apex FIT Auto as my backup machine. Is the Apex Auto FIT safe to use as well?
I just bought a dream station of November last year but the medical place I got it from said there’s no danger in this recall unless you use an ozone cleaner that that’s what’s causing the degrading of the foam and that it would be OK for me to keep using this and they can’t do anything anyway and I’ve never registered my product with warranty I did not even know that existed I thought maybe they did stuff like that because they gave me a two-year warranty on the machine so I don’t really know what to do I guess I will keep using it since I do not use a humidifier and I do not use an ozone cleaner? Machine I had before this one was a Resmed , I think it was better and much quieter than the dream station. I’m a cash customer so the dream station only cost me $400 for the machine
Hi Lee sorry to hear that! At that time there probably wasn't a lot of information out on the potential problems. Here's the thing and the real reason for the recall. “The results of testing performed by Philips indicate that the PE-PUR sound abatement foam used in these devices may emit certain chemicals. Our investigation to date indicates that this emission occurs during initial operation and may possibly continue throughout the device's useful life”
So basically Philips have gone and tested a brand new DS1 machine and found that it’s emitting ‘certain chemicals’ and this could continue throughout the life of the machine. That’s fucked up! Imagine sucking down some dodgy carcinogenic foam chemicals for 8 hours a night, year after year! The #foamgate saga just keeps getting worse the further down the rabbit hole we go..... Good luck buddy, hate to be the bearer of bad news. Nick
@@CPAPReviews thanks for the info
Very useful info. A major distraction though when your sound effects come on so loudly, and are totally unwanted and unnecessary.
Bahahahahaha
Nick, you're funny! Love the beard. Doc set me on auto cpap and I'm still having up to 12.8 events per hours.
How do we know that ResMed or Fisher paykel foam is safe just because those companies said they're safe I'm sure that Philip said their phone was safe until it wasn't safe.