Philips' Profit To Be Dented By FDA-Decreed AED Sales Halt
Executive Summary
On signing a consent decree with the US FDA, Philips is halting manufacture and sales of external defibrillators produced at two facilities until the agency is satisfied the company is complying with current good manufacturing practice requirements. The suspension is expected to impact Philips' EBITA for the fourth quarter 2017 and for 2018.