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Senator To Philips CEO: Fork Over Info On Class I Recall Of Sleep, Ventilator Devices – Pronto

 
• By Shawn M. Schmitt

Calling the situation “untenable” and “unacceptable,” powerful US Sen. Richard Blumenthal has given Vitor Rocha two weeks to answer questions about Philips’ high-risk recall of certain BiPAP, CPAP, and other mechanical ventilator devices.

The System One CPAP machine, seen here with an Amara View mask, was one of the recalled devices.
The System One CPAP machine, seen here with an Amara View mask, was one of the recalled devices

Calling the situation “untenable” and “unacceptable,” a powerful US senator has given the CEO of Philips North America a deadline to hand over information about a recent high-risk class I recall of the company’s sleep and ventilator devices.

Royal Philips initiated the recall on 14 June because sound abatement foam used in certain bi-level positive airway pressure (BiPAP),...

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