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Tests Clear Recalled Philips Sleep Apnea Machines of Health Risks: Company

Dutch medical devices maker Philips said on Tuesday that independent tests have shown that the use of its respiratory devices involved in a major global recall did not cause health risks for patients. Philips said “rigorous testing” by external parties …

Philips Expects to Reach Settlements This Year for Global Recall of Respiratory Devices

Dutch health technology company Philips expects to reach settlements this year relating to its global recall of respiratory devices, CEO Roy Jakobs said in an interview with Dutch financial daily FD published on Thursday. “I think we can at least …

Philips Says Tests on Recalled Respiratory Devices Show Limited Health Risks

AMSTERDAM — Dutch health technology company Philips said on Wednesday independent tests on its respiratory devices involved in a major global recall had shown limited health risks. The company rocked investors last year by recalling millions of breathing devices and …

FDA Seeks More Tests of Foam Used in Philips Ventilators

Philips, the medical equipment maker that is recalling ventilators due to use of parts containing a potentially hazardous foam, said on Sunday it is in discussions with U.S. regulators after a new inspection of one of the company’s facilities. Philips …

Philips Breathing Ventilator Recall Rated as Most Serious

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Tuesday classified the recent recall of some of Philips’ ventilators as Class 1, or the most serious type of recall, saying the use of these devices may cause serious injuries or death. This …