In partnership with Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. The massive recall of DreamStation machines and other breathing devices disrupted medical care for millions in the United States and around the world.
More than 15 million devices worldwide were voluntarily recalled by Philips after it was revealed a noise-canceling foam inside could break down and be inhaled by the user while they sleep. Stream NBC ...
People who have bought, leased or rented certain Philips Respironics sleep apnea machines can now file a claim for restitution. The Dutch medical equipment maker recently agreed to pay at least $479 ...
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 ...
Millions of CPAP sleep apnea machines made by the medical device maker Philips and a subsidiary were found to have a dangerous problem, triggering consumer lawsuits and a massive recall in 2021. Now, ...
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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 ...
Lawsuits claim the company, Philips Respironics, knew of problems with its breathing machines long before notifying customers of potential health risks. By Christina Jewett By 2015, Philips ...