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FDA says 561 deaths tied to recalled Philips sleep apnea machines

I never anticipated that the risks associated with sleep apnea machines could be so severe. Usually, the concern lies in the development of bacterial or fungal colonies that can lead to respiratory infections. However, the situation with the recalled Philips sleep apnea machines is much worse than I could have imagined. These devices were not just causing infections, but actually breaking apart and releasing harmful gas and foam particles into people’s airways. This goes beyond negligence and falls into the realm of faulty design and engineering.

As someone who relies on a sleep apnea machine to live, this news is deeply distressing.… Continue reading