Another Headache For Philips As Company Recalls Millions Of Sleeping Masks
Magnets In The Masks Can Interfere With Other Implanted Devices
Executive Summary
The US FDA says a Philips recall of more than 17 million masks worn with some recalled breathing machines raises further safety concerns about other medical devices manufactured by the company.
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