FDA recalls millions of masks used for sleep apnea, many injuries reported

(KYMA, KECY/ CNN) - Millions of masks used with sleep apnea machines have been recalled for safety concerns.

Philips Respironics recalled more than 17 million masks used with their continuous positive airway pressure or CPAP and BiLevel positive airway pressure or Bi-Pap machines.

The Food and Drug Administration says magnets connect and hold the mask components in place, but they can affect the function of implanted metallic medical devices -- like brain stents, aneurysm clips, and pacemakers

At least 14 serious injuries have been reported.

The FDA says people can continue to use the products if they - or people around them - do no have implanted metal objects in their body.