Replacing Your Equipment
To get the best results from your therapy it is very important to ensure that your equipment accessories are replaced according to the recommended schedule.
Masks
To keep your therapy working you'll need to maintain your mask and occasionally replace the following parts:
Cushions
Headgears
Complete mask
Humidifiers
Some components will need replacing over time:
Humidifier water tub
Heated Humidifier
Devices
Your device will work best when you regularly replace the follow parts:
Tubes
Disposable filter
CPAP device
Mask Replacement
Nasal Cushion and Nasal Pillows
Over time and use, the silicone on the cushion or the nasal pillow can become soft and not be as efficient.
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Full face cushions
Over time and use, the silicone on the cushion can become soft and not be as efficient.
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Headgear
Over time and use, headgear may
become stretched and lose elasticity,
leading to over tightening and discomfort.
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*Warranty periods vary per country. Please check with your care provider.
Devices & tubing replacement
Disposable filter
If the environment is particularly humid or dusty, then the disposable filter won't last for long. Visual inspection is the key to determining disposable filter life.
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CPAP device
The typical life span of a CPAP device is 5 to 7 years.
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Tubing
For maximum comfort we recommend replacing your tubing regularly.
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*Inspection is every month. Recommended replacement is every 6 months or before according to the filter’s state.
** Your care provider will make sure to regularly replace your air tubing. It is typically changed between 6 to 12 months after use.
Humidifier replacement
Humidifier water tub
Humidifier cleanable water chambers may become discoloured, cracked, cloudy or even pitted due to the mineral levels found in most tap and drinking water. As the material deteriorates, cracks may trap bacteria from moisture.
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Heated humidifier
If you are concerned that your humidifier is not working, place the unit in warm-up mode and allow it to run for one minute. If the heater plate does not heat up in warm-up mode, contact your medical equipment provider.
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* Water chambers must be replaced when the above symptoms appear. Typical frequency of replacement is every 2 years
**Design life of a heated humidifier is about 5 years
More replacement support
With ResMed, you won‘t need to walk the therapy journey alone. We‘re here to offer help and support along the way, so you can get the most out of your ResMed product.