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• DreamStation CPAP Recall Issued by Philips Over Injuries Linked to Software Problem

  September 15, 2025

  Michael Adams

  Philips Respironics has issued a recall for select DreamStation ventilators due to software defects that may cause incorrect oxygen delivery.

• Lawsuit Claims Philips Trilogy Machine Caught Fire, Causing Severe Facial Burns

  May 30, 2025

  Irvin Jackson

  A Philips Trilogy ventilator lawsuit has been filed over an incident where a woman woke up to find the device on fire, causing facial burns and destroying her home.

• More Than 561 Deaths Linked to Recalled Philips CPAP Devices: FDA

  February 1, 2024

  Irvin Jackson

  The FDA reports that medical device reports have linked recalled Philips CPAP devices and other breathing assistance machines to more than 560 deaths and nearly 120,000 adverse event reports.

• Philips Respironics CPAP Settlement Reached With FDA, DOJ Results in Halt of U.S. Sales

  January 30, 2024

  Irvin Jackson

  Philips indicates it may not resume the sale of CPAP machines or breathing devices until 2025.

• Philips Dreamstation 2 CPAP Fires and Overheating Problems Have Been Reported By Hundreds of Users

  November 29, 2023

  Russell Maas

  Officials warns DreamStation 2 devices that replaced recalled Philips CPAP, BiPAP and ventilators contain electrical or mechanical problems causing them to overheat and catch on fire.

• CPAP Use Increases Retinal Microhemorrhages in Patients with Diabetes-Related Eye Problems: Study

  October 16, 2023

  Irvin Jackson

  A new study indicates CPAP use can reduce the risk of vision loss due to diabetes, but can also cause small microbleeds in the retina.

• Sleep Apnea Patients Need At Least 4 Hours of CPAP Use Per Day to Reap Benefits: Study

  October 10, 2023

  Irvin Jackson

  The findings of a new study indicate using a CPAP for more than four hours a day can lead to decreased heart risks in some sleep apnea patients.

• Philips CPAP Lawsuit Filing Deadlines May Be Approaching in Some Claims

  May 30, 2023

  Russell Maas

  Lawyers are working to register and file Philips CPAP lawsuits, as the manufacturer may argue the June 14 anniversary of a massive recall triggered the start of the statute of limitations in certain states