"Philips Concealed Safety Issues with CPAP Machines, Despite Tests Showing Health Risks"
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An investigation has revealed that Philips Respironics, a manufacturer of CPAP machines used to treat sleep-related breathing disorders, including sleep apnea, concealed safety issues with its devices for years. The company made a critical change to millions of its breathing machines, leading to concerns about potential health risks for the approximately 8 million Americans who rely on these devices.
- Report finds Philips hid its CPAP machines' safety issues PBS NewsHour
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- Top Philips Executive Approved Sale of Defective Breathing Machines by Distributors, Despite Tests Showing Health Risks ProPublica
- Investigation finds Philips hid safety issues with its CPAP machines for years PBS NewsHour
- Top Philips executive approved sale of defective breathing machines, despite tests showing health risks Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
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