Philips has announced it will halt sales of its sleep apnea machines in the United States amid concerns that they may cause cancer. This decision follows a global recall of over 5 million CPAP machines and criticism over a 2021 recall of some breathing machines. The company will stop selling all breathing devices until they comply with the requirements of a Department of Justice (DOJ) consent decree. It is estimated that it could be years before Philips can resume sales. The recalled CPAP machines have a risk of their internal foam breaking down, leading to users inhaling tiny particles and fumes.
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“Sheriff Brett Stassi had been using his Philips DreamStation CPAP mask every night for four years to treat his sleep apnea and would often found tiny black particles on his pillow left behind by the machine. It wasn't until a recall of the devices in June 2021 that he learned… https://t.co/4cUEHKQreT
Philips has recalled more than 5 million CPAP machines due to risks that their internal foam can break down over time, leading users to inhale tiny particles and fumes while they sleep. https://t.co/5uJhBgjOYj
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The company behind a global recall of sleep apnea machines said it will stop selling the devices in the U.S. https://t.co/UeLtOWoDdn
In the wake of criticism after its 2021 recall of some breathing machines, @Philips will stop selling all breathing devices in the U.S. until they meet the requirements of a DOJ consent decree. It could be years before Philips can resume sales. https://t.co/AF7fv1w1ms
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