AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS (NEWS10) – Philips Respironics has issued a recall on thousands of ventilators and CPAP machines. The recall only affects units sold in the United States. The units affected ...
Could Your CPAP Machine Be Putting You at Risk of Cancer? Millions of Philips sleep apnea machines and ventilators are being recalled for an alarming reason: a potential risk of cancer or other health ...
Sleep apnea is a medical condition that affects an estimated 22 million Americans. Typical symptoms of sleep apnea include heavy snoring, excessive daytime sleepiness or fatigue, and difficulty with ...
Medical equipment company Philips has recalled between 3 million and 4 million ventilators and continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) machines. The reason is due to a foam part that can degrade ...
A recall of Philips’ ventilators for at-home and clinical use was given the FDA’s most serious classification after the devices were found to put users at risk of inhaling or swallowing dangerous ...
Talk to your physician or medical device provider first before stopping or changing how you use your product, as the benefits of using these devices may outweigh the risks for many users. Register ...
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - A recall on continuous and non-continuous ventilators made by Philips has many CPAP and BiPAP users concerned. According to the FDA, the recall is a Class I recall — the most ...
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