US FDA identifies recall of Philips' respiratory devices as most serious

Reuters - 15/08
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on Monday classified the recall of Philips' respiratory machines as its most serious type, as their use could cause serious injuries or death.
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Aug 14 (Reuters) - The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on Monday classified the recall of Philips' (PHG.AS) respiratory machines as its most serious type, as their use could cause serious injuries or death.

The Dutch medical devices maker started the process on March 29 and has recalled 73,000 devices in the United Sates.

The ventilators being recalled include Trilogy Evo, Evo O2 and EV300, among others. These devices help...
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