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. |
Famke Janssen, 59, shows off her age80s sitcom queen Delta Burke admits to secret crystal meth battleAriana Madix and Katie Maloney FINALLY set opening date for moneyFive Rohingya found dead after Arakan Army arrest — Radio Free AsiaSolomon Islands PM Sogavare commands largest bloc in Parliament after election — Radio Free AsiaSuns guard Grayson Allen aggravates ankle injury vs. Timberwolves. Phoenix falls into 0Paddy McGuinness insists he'll support exHow RFK Jr's wellHavertz scores 2 as Arsenal routs Chelsea 5Vietnam should ask Cambodia to delay canal project: experts — Radio Free Asia