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• Status Update on Philips CPAP Settlement Negotiations To Be Reported By Court-Appointed Mediator This Week

  February 15, 2024

  Irvin Jackson

  A court-appointed mediator will update a U.S. District Judge on the status of Philips CPAP settlement negotiations for personal injury claims on Friday.

• 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 Files Counterclaim Alleging SoClean Ozone Cleaners Had Potential to “Eat Away” at CPAP Machines from the Inside

  January 10, 2024

  Irvin Jackson

  Philips has filed a countersuit against SoClean, claiming the company knew its CPAP cleaning devices degraded toxic sound abatement foam, but marketed them to consumers anyway.

• Philips Panorama MRI Machine Recall Issued Over Explosion Risk

  December 22, 2023

  Martha Garcia

  About 150 Philips MRI machines used in hospitals nationwide are being recalled due to a risk of explosions.

• Lawsuit Alleges Philips Respironics CPAP Machine Caused Thyroid Cancer Diagnosis

  December 21, 2023

  Irvin Jackson

  The plaintiff in a Philips Respironics CPAP machine lawsuit says his thyroid cancer is due to the company's failure to take action when it first learned of the sound abatement foam risks, which led to a massive 2021 recall.

• Following Philips CPAP Recall Failures, U.S. Senators Seek Probe into FDA Medical Device Oversight

  December 15, 2023

  Irvin Jackson

  Two U.S. senators are calling for an investigation into how the FDA handles medical device recalls in the wake of its failures involving Philips CPAP sleep apnea machines.

• Information About Philips CPAP Settlements for Class Action Claims To Be Posted on Court’s Website

  December 13, 2023

  Irvin Jackson

  Parties involved in CPAP recall class action lawsuits have asked a federal judge to publish the settlement information to the Court's website for public access.

• SoClean Recall Issued For CPAP Cleaners Due to Ozone Exposure Risks

  November 22, 2023

  Irvin Jackson

  A SoClean2 and SoClean3 recall has been announced due to the risks of ozone exposure linked to the CPAP cleaning devices.

• Philips DreamStation CPAP Recall Delays Should Result in Strong FDA Enforcement Action, Including Potential Criminal Charges: Lawmaker

  October 25, 2023

  Irvin Jackson

  A Senator's letter to the heads of the FDA and the Justice Department calls for swift, aggressive, and potentially criminal, enforcement actions over delays in the Philips DreamStation CPAP recall.

• Philips CPAP Machine Settlement for Class Action Claims Gain Preliminary Approval, As Personal Injury Lawsuit Negotiations Continue

  October 17, 2023

  Irvin Jackson

  A federal judge has granted preliminary approval for a $479 million Philips CPAP machine class action lawsuit, while hoping a similar agreement can lead to the resolution of tens of thousands of pending personal injury claims.