Philips originally notified users of this recall on February 10, instructing them to locate their CPAP/BiPAP device's serial number, contact providers about manual pressure resets, and to continue ...

Philips is trying to fix or replace 5 million of the devices because foam in them can deteriorate into harmful particles. But the process is taking years, forcing some patients to risk their health.

Health Care How Lincare Cashed In on the Disastrous Recall of Philips Breathing Machines — at the Expense of Patients Amid reports of thousands of injuries and hundreds of deaths, Lincare was ...

The 2021 recall was for 20 different Philips devices, including its A-Series BiPAP ventilators and the DreamStation CPAP machines.

Philips reaches $479 million settlement over CPAP machine recall One of the nation's largest makers of machines for sleep apnea sufferers has agreed to pay at least $479 million to compensate ...

The manufacturer, Philips Respironics, said it would compensate users of CPAP machines and other flawed devices that were recalled after they blew bits of foam into consumers’ mouths and lungs.

Philips recalled millions of CPAPs, BiPAPs and ventilators after the FDA received reports that foam insulation inside the machines was a health risk and potential carcinogen.

Philips Respironics has promised to replace millions of CPAP and BiPAP breathing machines that FDA reports have linked to thousands of injuries and more than 300 deaths.

More than 15 million devices worldwide were voluntarily recalled by Philips after it was revealed a noise-canceling foam inside could break down and be inhaled by the user while they sleep.

CPAP sleep apnea machine maker Philips Respironics agreed to pay at least $479 million in a settlement over alleged health risks from toxic sound reducing foam, lawyers for the plaintiff announced ...

The botched recall of millions of CPAP machines and other breathing devices made by Philips underscores critical shortcomings of medical device oversight.

The settlement comes after a yearslong legal battle concerning 15 million recalled DreamStation CPAP and other respiration machines.