Philips recallsleep apneamanufacturing safetyPhilips, the company behind a major recall of sleep apnea machines, is required to overhaul its manufacturing and meet safety requirements before resuming U.S. production, as part of a settlement with federal officials.
Philips is mandated by a recent court settlement to revamp its manufacturing processes and ensure compliance with safety standards, following a massive recall of over 5 million defective CPAP machines. The recall, due to the potential inhalation of harmful particles from degrading internal foam, represents a significant medical device safety concern. Philips must also compensate affected U.S. customers through replacements, repairs, or refunds.