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Philips Recalls CPAP Machines for Cancer Risk Linked to Toxic Foam

FDA Links 44 More Deaths to Philips Breathing Machines

Another 44 deaths and 48,000 complaints have been linked to breathing machines that were recalled by Philips Respironics last year.

/ August 18, 2022
FDA Links More than 100 Deaths to Recalled Philips CPAP Machines

FDA Links More than 100 Deaths to Recalled Philips CPAP Machines

The FDA has received more than 21,000 reports of health problems from Philips CPAP machines, including 124 deaths since April 2021.

/ May 25, 2022
FDA Issues Class 1 Recall for Philips Breathing Machines Linked to Cancer

FDA Issues Class 1 Recall for Philips Breathing Machines Linked to Cancer

The FDA announced a Class 1 recall — the most serious type of recall — for millions of Philips breathing machines that pose a risk of cancer.

/ July 26, 2021
Philips Recalls CPAP Machines for Cancer Risk Linked to Toxic Foam

Philips Recalls CPAP Machines for Cancer Risk Linked to Toxic Foam

Philips recalled millions of CPAP and BiPAP machines because users can breathe toxic foam that can cause cancer or other health issues.

/ July 8, 2021