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FDA says 561 deaths tied to recalled Philips sleep apnea machines

MoneyWatch Edited By Anne Marie Lee Updated on: February 1, 2024 / 11:36 AM EST / CBS News The Food and Drug Administration says 561 deaths have been reported in connection to recalled Philips devices to treat obstructive sleep apnea and other breathing disorders.The FDA said that since April 2021 it has received more than 116,000 medical device reports of foam breaking down in Philips CPAP (continuous positive airway pressure) machines and BiPAP sleep therapy devices. That includes 561 reports...

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