Amsterdam, the Netherlands– On June 14, 2021, Royal Philips’ subsidiary Philips Respironics, initiated a voluntary recall notification/field safety notice* to address potential health risks ...

The company said it will replace the current sound-abatement foam with a new material. “We deeply regret any concern and inconvenience that patients using the affected devices will experience ...

Philips is initiating a voluntary recall notification* to ensure patient safety in consultation with regulatory agencies Corrective actions include the deployment of updated instructions for use ...

The issue stems from potential health risks related to the polyester-based polyurethane (PE-PUR) sound abatement foam component in these devices. Philips Respironics has issued a recall on ...

In June 2021, Philips recalled some ventilators, CPAP and BiPAP machines because of the potential health risk related to the sound abatement foam used in them. The foam can break down and cause ...

Then, in June of 2021, she discovered on Facebook that machines like hers had been voluntarily recalled due to sound abatement foam used inside the machines that could degrade.

The company also asserts that “based on the testing and analysis to date, Philips Respironics concluded that use of its sleep therapy devices with PE-PUR foam is not expected to result in ...

Amsterdam, the Netherlands – Following the company update on April 26, 2021, Royal Philips (NYSE: PHG; AEX: PHIA) today provides an update on the recall notification* for specific Philips Bi ...

As part of the program, the first-generation DreamStation product families will be modified with a different sound abatement foam and shipped upon receipt of the required regulatory clearances.

Philips Respironics has issued a recall on thousands of ventilators and CPAP machines. The recall only affects units sold in the United States.

Philips Issues a Recall Notification* to Mitigate Potential Health Risks Related to the Sound Abatement Foam Component in Certain Sleep and Respiratory Care Devices. June 14, 2021. Following the ...