Philips Expands Respiratory Devices Recall on Possible Plastic Contamination

Philips Expands Respiratory Devices Recall on Possible Plastic Contamination
Dutch technology company Philips logo is seen at company headquarters in Amsterdam, on Jan. 29, 2019. Eva Plevier/Reuters
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Dutch medical device maker Philips said on Monday it has expanded an earlier recall of some respiratory machines to a total of 1,700 devices globally due to possible contamination of a plastic component with a non-compatible material.

The company’s subsidiary, Philips Respironics, has not received any reports of patient harm due to the issue but announced the recall to prevent future occurrences, a Philips spokesperson said.