Philips respiratory devices recall classified as most serious by USFDA
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US: The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has classified the recall of Dutch medical devices maker Philips' (PHG.AS) respiratory machines as most serious, saying their use could lead to injuries or death.
The U.S. health regulator said the silicon foam used in some reworked ventilator models may separate from plastic backing due to adhesive failure and can reduce the air flow as well as cause debris contamination.
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