Philips recalls apnea devices again

This article was last updated on April 8, 2023

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Philips recalls apnea devices again

Once again, Philips has announced a recall of its DreamStation apnea devices in the United States and France. The devices are crucial for patients with sleep apnea as they help to maintain regular breathing. The recall affects 1233 repaired devices, which were previously returned due to dangerous defects, and now require a second return due to new errors.

Most of the affected patients are from the US, with the remainder from France. The recall was necessary due to incorrect serial numbers being entered, resulting in a mismatch with the patient and potentially incorrect treatment being administered through the machine. Patients reported discomfort during use, but no serious injuries or deaths have been reported.

Philips has been experiencing problems with the DreamStation devices for years, beginning with harmful foam inside the devices that led to millions of recalls and 346 deaths associated with foaming problems in the Philips appliances, according to the US watchdog FDA. The company informed affected customers in February, and new devices have been sent to half of the patients, with the option to continue using their old device until the new one arrives.