FDA Classifies Philips Ventilator Recall Due to Low Oxygen Risk

Dutch technology company Philips' logo is seen at company headquarters in Amsterdam, Netherlands, on January 29, 2019. Eva Plevier/Reuters

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on Tuesday classified the recent recall of some of Philips’ ventilators as Class 1, or the most serious type of recall, saying the use of these devices may cause serious injuries or death.

This is the second Class 1 recall initiated by the company this year.