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  2. Ozone gas and ultraviolet (UV) cleaning systems, while they claim to effectively clean CPAP machines, are proven to be dangerous and even toxic to users12. The FDA has not authorized any automatic cleaner for cleansing CPAPs2. Devices using ozone generated unsafe levels of ozone gas, which may worsen a patient's existing chronic respiratory diseases or increase the chance of a respiratory infection1. Cleansing devices using UV light might not consistently provide enough UV light to disinfect a CPAP machine2.
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    Ozone gas and ultraviolet (UV) cleaning systems, while they claim to effectively clean CPAP machines, are proven to be dangerous and even toxic to users; Exposure to high levels of ozone gas may worsen a patients’ existing chronic respiratory diseases or increase the chance of a respiratory infection

    FDA Warns Against Using Certain CPAP …

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    The FDA has not authorized any automatic cleaner for cleansing CPAPs. Agency tests also revealed that devices using ozone generated unsafe levels of ozone gas. In addition, cleansing devices using UV light might not consistently provide enough UV light to disinfect a CPAP machine.

    What to know before buying a CPAP clea…

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    Does a CPAP machine clean ozone?
    FDA has observed two types of machines being sold that claim to clean CPAPs. One type uses ozone gas and the second type uses ultraviolet (UV) light. Both UV light and ozone can break down CPAP accessories like hoses and masks. Why is the FDA concerned about unauthorized devices claiming to clean CPAPs?

    Do You Need a Device That Claims to Clean a CPAP Machine?

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    Are CPAP cleaning devices safe?
    No home CPAP cleaning devices that use ozone gas or UV light have been approved or cleared by the FDA. The FDA has not determined whether CPAP cleaning devices are safe. The FDA does not have evidence whether CPAP cleaning devices work to clean or disinfect CPAP equipment of germs or allergens.

    CPAP Machine Cleaning: Ozone, UV Light Products Are Not FDA Approved

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    Can CPAP devices be sanitized using ozone gas or UV light?
    FDA informs patients and health care providers that devices claiming to clean, disinfect or sanitize CPAP devices or accessories using ozone gas or UV light are not legally marketed for this use by the FDA.

    FDA Reminds Patients that Devices Claiming to Clean, Disinfect or

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    Are ozone gas-based CPAP products safe?
    The FDA has received 11 reports from 2017-2019 from patients experiencing cough, difficult breathing, nasal irritation, headaches, asthma attacks and other breathing complaints when ozone gas-based products were used to clean, sanitize or disinfect CPAP devices and accessories.

    FDA Reminds Patients that Devices Claiming to Clean, Disinfect or

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    Can a CPAP machine be cleaned automatically?
    The FDA has not authorized any automatic cleaner for cleansing CPAPs. Agency tests also revealed that devices using ozone generated unsafe levels of ozone gas. In addition, cleansing devices using UV light might not consistently provide enough UV light to disinfect a CPAP machine.

    What to know before buying a CPAP cleaner - Medical News Today

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    Does UV light affect CPAP ozone levels?
    Ozone levels were also high in CPAP machines and tubing even after waiting the amount of time recommended by the ozone-based device manufacturer after a cleaning cycle. The FDA’s studies also showed the power of the UV light and time during which CPAP masks and accessories were exposed to this light varied considerably among UV cleaners.

    FDA Reminds Patients that Devices Claiming to Clean, Disinfect or

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    4 Things You Should Know About Ozone CPAP Cleaning

    Mar 1, 2022 · Ozone CPAP cleaners use active oxygen to kill germs and bacteria in your hose and mask. Learn how to use them safely, what to avoid, and how they differ from UV cleaners.

  7. American Academy of Sleep Medicine
    https://aasm.org/fda-safety-cpap-cleaning-devices-ozone...

    FDA questions safety of CPAP cleaners that use ozone or ...

  8. Food and Drug Administration (.gov)
    https://www.fda.gov/consumers/consumer-updates/cpap...

    CPAP Machine Cleaning: Ozone, UV Light Products Are ...

  9. Food and Drug Administration (.gov)
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    Do You Need a Device That Claims to Clean a CPAP Machine?

  10. CPAP Supplies
    https://cpapsupplies.com/blog/are-ozone-cpap-cleaners-safe

    Are Ozone CPAP Cleaners Safe? | CPAPsupplies.com

  11. MedTech Dive
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    FDA cracks down on ozone cleaners for CPAP machines

  12. SleepApnea.org
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    Ozone CPAP Cleaners - SleepApnea.org

    Sep 7, 2023 · Ozone CPAP cleaners are devices that use activated oxygen to disinfect CPAP equipment, but they are not approved by the FDA and may cause health problems. Learn why we don't recommend using ozone cleaners, how they compare to UV cleaners, and what are the FDA-approved methods for cleaning …

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