Philips announced the $1.1 billion settlement on April 29, 2024, with the vast majority of those funds intended to pay for personal injuries.
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Senators have sent a letter to the GAO asking them to update the 2011 report by investigating the FDA’s oversight of medical device recalls and identify ways the process could be improved.
Continue reading ›Philips Respironics (Philips) is a major manufacturer of the CPAP and BiPAP machines that help people with central sleep apnea and obstructive sleep apnea. Philips also makes ventilators that have no doubt saved lives in hospitals and other healthcare settings. These machines use a special type of foam to reduce the sound and vibration coming…
Continue reading ›For the past year or so, I’ve written extensively about the Philips Respironics (Philips) CPAP, BiPAP and ventilator FDA recalls. Hundreds of CPAP lawsuits have been filed against Philips. The primary problem comes from the foam material Philips uses to reduce the sound and vibration from these machines. What’s Wrong With the Foam? These machines…
Continue reading ›If you’ve used a Philips Respironics (Philips) CPAP or BiPAP machine to help with your sleep apnea, then there’s a good chance you’re aware that your Philips machine could be subject to a recall. I’ve written about this recall, as well as the health risks related to it and potential legal options if you’ve been…
Continue reading ›CPAP Recall lawsuits have begun to be filed. Millions of these devices have been used for years. Now they’ve been recalled and and they have caused injuries. This litigation is emerging, and a multi-district litigation (MDL) site was established in October 2021.
Continue reading ›On July 22, 2021 the FDA classified the recall as Type 1. For those of you who may not know, Type 1 is the most serious type of recall and the language that the FDA uses in a Type 1 recall is that there’s a reasonable probability to cause serious injury or death.
Continue reading ›Philips Respironics (Philips) is a leading manufacturer of CPAP and BiPAP machines to help individuals treat their sleep apnea. Philips also makes ventilators which are often used in the medical setting. Earlier this summer, they announced a recall of many of these devices due to the potential harm they could cause their users. Let’s take…
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