WASHINGTON (AP) — Medical device maker Philips said Monday it will pay $1.1 billion to settle hundreds of personal injury lawsuits in the U.S. over its defective sleep apnea machines, which have been subject to a massive global recall.
The Dutch manufacturer did not admit any fault and said it reached the agreement to resolve any uncertainty over the cases. The payout also includes medical monitoring claims from patients who used the company’s devices and could be exposed to future risks.
Philips has recalled more than 5 million of breathing machines since 2021 because their internal foam can break down over time, leading users to inhale tiny particles and fumes while they sleep. Efforts to repair or replace the machines have been plagued by delays that have frustrated regulators and patients in the U.S. and other countries.
Monday’s announcement is another step toward resolving one of the biggest medical device recalls in the industry’s history, which has dragged on for nearly three years.
Related articles:
Related suggestion:
Planters nuts recalled across America over potentially fatal contaminationAaron TaylorBeyonce puts on a cheeky display in bottomTeyana Taylor strips down during VERY raunchy burlesque show at NY's Paradise Club in front of starThe FAA investigates after Boeing says workers in South Carolina falsified 787 inspection recordsThe Celtics and Cavaliers last met in playoffs in 2018. This time Boston is the team to beatRihanna shows off her bold pink hair as she supports baby daddy A$AP Rocky at Puma popWoods Richardson allows 1 hit in 6 shutout innings with 8 strikeouts as Twins beat Mariners 3FBI lays out detailed case against Florida man accused in wife's disappearance in SpainA.I. reveals who's REALLY winning the Drake vs Kendrick beef
2.6585s , 6498.21875 kb
Copyright © 2024 Powered by Philips will pay $1.1 billion to resolve US lawsuits over breathing machines that expel debris ,International Informer news portal