Canada Has a Massive Surplus of Unused Ventilators
The Canadian government’s response to ventilator needs of patients early during the pandemic resulted in an excessive equipment surplus.
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‘This is Not a Good Situation’: Philips Engineer Flagged Ventilator Foam Issues Years Before Recall, Court Docs Show
A year after Philips initiated a safety recall of its ventilators, it was discovered that the company had long been aware of certain issues.
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FDA Gets Over 21,000 Medical Device Reports, Including 124 Deaths, Linked to Philips Foam Breakdown
The FDA updated a safety communication regarding medical device reports associated with the breakdown of materials used in Philips devices.
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Mechanical Ventilator Market CAGR To Surpass 4.8% By 2030
Intuitive measures to curb the initial unpreparedness for the pandemic resulted in the inflow of mechanical ventilators at the expedited rate.
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FDA Proposes Order Forcing Philips to Repair, Replace or Refund All Recalled Ventilators
The FDA is proposing an order be issued that would require Philips Respironics to address recalled devices, including millions of ventilators.
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