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ChrisOntario t1_iuq6kso wrote

It seems ridiculous that the foam filter cannot be replaced.

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IT_Chef t1_iuqo7p7 wrote

I have had my machine replaced.

I do not think most folks would be willing or capable of replacing the foam correctly. A lot of little screws.

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1d10 t1_iuqtbdo wrote

I took my old cpap apart after I got the new one, they are very much not designed to be taken apart.

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ChrisOntario t1_iur90rd wrote

So they are designed to be disposable? If that’s the case, corporate greed is the problem.

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ChrisOntario t1_iushjlo wrote

A foam filter is something that should be easy to replace. Lots of medical devices have parts easy to replace and clean.

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1d10 t1_iurmjpj wrote

It's probably more to do with the fact that dicking around with them can cause adverse effects on the user, they are medical devices after all.

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bandit69 t1_iurfusj wrote

They can be taken apart by them. My wife just got her new machine and had to return the old one for "refurbishment".

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ScrewAttackThis t1_iusvys7 wrote

Not sure why an end user would want to. The issue is when the foam is damaged. If you have one of the affected machines and still waiting on a replacement, keep inspecting it for damage and don't try to fuck with the foam yourself.

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ChrisOntario t1_iutt0lb wrote

Filters need cleaning and replacing. It shouldn’t be a big deal. Cars, furnaces, hearing aids all have filters or things to clean. Foam wears out, replacing it should be easy. This seems like planned obsolescence

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ScrewAttackThis t1_iutwtv1 wrote

It's the sound dampening foam that caused the issue. The filters are easily replaceable.

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