Philips will pay $1.1 billion to resolve US lawsuits over breathing machines that expel debris
Time:2024-05-21 10:41:07 Source:worldViews(143)
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.
Previous:The fightback begins: Boss of London's Queen Mary University tells pro
Next:What's next for Iran after death of its president in crash?
You may also like
- Amir Khan's £11.5m luxury wedding venue finally hosts its first marriage: Bride arrives on horse
- Last month was officially the hottest March on RECORD with global temperatures 0.73°C above average
- China and Russia hold first joint navy patrol in Pacific
- Could you get your best ever career advice from a ROBOT? The pros and cons of using AI on the job
- Mystery artist who erected signs comparing pothole
- Scientists reveal the surest way to stop feeling angry in stressful situations
- Revealed: The countries with the highest levels of cybercrime in the world
- The View host Sara Haines REFUSES to say OJ Simpson's name in the wake of his death
- Trump accepts a VP debate but wants it on Fox News. Harris has already said yes to CBS