Philips Ventilator Malfunctions Result in Another Recall, Investigation of Patient Death
Several injuries and at least one death have been linked to problems with Philips ventilators that are now part of a new recall
Several injuries and at least one death have been linked to problems with Philips ventilators that are now part of a new recall
Millions of Philips DreamStation sleep apnea machines were recalled last year, due to toxic sound abatement foam that released cancer-causing particles into the air pathways
The makers of SoClean failed to warn users of the CPAP machine sanitizing device about the potential health risks of ozone exposure, according to the class action lawsuit
Pretrial proceedings continue to move forward for previously filed Philips CPAP lawsuits, while a tolling agreement allows new claimants to extend the deadline for filing their case in court.
The supplier accuses the manufacturer of wrongfully delaying a recall of Philips CPAP and BiPAP machines.
Sound abatement foam used in the recalled DreamStation machine caused long-term and severe respiratory injuries, according to plaintiff
Plaintiffs say the manufacturer hid SoClean CPAP cleaning machines' defective ozone emissions by calling it "activated oxygen."
An expired adhesive could lead to the ventilator failing during use, at which point it may or may not activate an alarm.
Consumers can access an online patient portal to have their Philips CPAP Device's replacement prioritized, the FDA indicates
FDA inspectors say Philips knew about toxic foam problems long before plaintiff purchased her Philips mechanical ventilator.