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Philips Sues SoClean Alleging Ozone Exposure Risks Over Injuries Related To Breathing Devices
Koninklijke Philips N.V. (NYSE:PHG) has reportedly taken legal action against SoClean to allocate a portion of the recent $1.1 billion settlement concerning alleged injuries caused by Philips’ recalled devices.
In June 2021, Philips initiated a voluntary recall notification for certain CPAP and BiPAP sleep therapy devices and ventilators related to the polyester-based polyurethane (PE-PUR) sound abatement foam in these devices that were harmful to the users.
Last month, the Dutch medical technology firm reached a $1.1 billion settlement in the U.S. related to the recall of its Respironics ventilators.
SoClean is known for its ozone-based cleaning systems for breathing devices, Reuters reports.
Citing a complaint in a federal court in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Reuters highlights the ...