It’s Class I For June Recall Of Philips Breathing And Ventilator Devices
Executive Summary
The US FDA on 22 July designated a recent recall by Royal Philips of certain bi-level positive airway pressure (BiPAP), continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP), and other mechanical ventilator devices as high-risk class I.
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