Bridgeport man affected by Philips breathing machine recall says company is not doing enough to address crisis
A Bridgeport man, one of thousands of Americans affected by a breathing machine recall, says the manufacturer is not doing enough to address the crisis it created.
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Aug 8, 2021, 1:10 AM
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Updated 1,138 days ago
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462ds agoA Bridgeport man, one of thousands of Americans affected by a breathing machine recall, says the manufacturer is not doing enough to address the crisis it created.
Joe Furino says his health has been failing ever since Philips recalled its ventilation and sleep apnea devices back in June.
The FDA recalled the machine due to concerns it could release toxic chemicals into the lungs of patients.
Sen. Richard Blumethal tells News 12 he plans to contact the manufacturer and demand it takes immediate action.
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