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Philips blames consultant for exaggerating breathing machine problems that led to recall

FROM SHADYSIDE TONIGHT. PHILIPS REIS RUN ROAD RECALLED MILLIONS OF CPAPS BIPAPS AND VENTILATORS AFTER THE FDA SAID FOAM INSULATION INSIDE THOSE MACHINES WAS A HEALTH RISK. BUT IN A LAWSUIT, PHILIPS ...
KING5

Yes, Philips has recalled some of its ventilators, CPAP and BiPAP machines

Sleep apnea is a medical condition that affects an estimated 22 million Americans. Typical symptoms of sleep apnea include heavy snoring, excessive daytime sleepiness or fatigue, and difficulty with ...
WGAL

Consumers can now file claims for compensation for recalled CPAP machines

AND HAS THE NEW INFORMATION TONIGHT. THE OWNERS OF PHILIPS RESPIRONICS, CPAP AND OTHER BREATHING MACHINES ARE RECEIVING THIS NOTICE IN THE MAIL OF A PROPOSED CLASS ACTION SETTLEMENT. EIGHT ON YOUR ...
CBS News

Philips Respironics agrees to $479 million CPAP settlement

One of the nation's largest makers of machines for sleep apnea sufferers has agreed to pay at least $479 million to compensate customers who bought the devices. Philips Respironics and Koninklijke ...
The Daily Dot

‘The foam inside breaks down’: Man warns Philips CPAP machines are still out in circulation despite recall. Here’s why you should be careful

An online reviewer is warning about a CPAP machine recall. He claims The Philips Dreamstation CPAP device, recalled in 2023, is still being used and could pose a cancer risk to users. Uncle Nicko ...
WTEN

Philips recalls CPAP machines, ventilators over potentially dangerous foam

AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS (NEWS10) – Philips Respironics has issued a recall on thousands of ventilators and CPAP machines. The recall only affects units sold in the United States. The units affected ...
FierceBiotech

Philips signs $1.1B settlement in CPAP recall injury litigation, takes $578M insurance payout

Philips has reached a $1.1 billion agreement to settle claims from about 58,000 people stemming from its yearslong recall of home CPAP ventilators and sleep apnea machines. It’s a major milestone in ...
CBS News

FDA says 561 deaths tied to recalled Philips sleep apnea machines

The Food and Drug Administration says 561 deaths have been reported in connection to recalled Philips devices to treat obstructive sleep apnea and other breathing disorders. The FDA said that since ...
Healio

FDA warns of Philips CPAP machines overheating, causing patient injuries

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Reports of fire, smoke, burns and other signs of overheating are emerging for DreamStation 2 CPAP machines by ...
KING5

Yes, there is a new Philips CPAP machine settlement

In 2021, polyester-based polyurethane (PE-PUR) foam used in Philips Respironics ventilators, CPAP and BiPAP machines was found to degrade and cause serious health issues or death, leading to a mass ...
Reuters

Lead counsel appointed in the Philips CPAP MDL

The federal judge in charge of the multidistrict litigation by users of Philips' recalled CPAP, Bi-Level PAP and mechanical ventilators has appointed, opens new tab two men and two women to serve as ...