PLEASANT HILLS, Pa. — Philips Respironics has promised to replace millions of CPAP and BiPAP breathing machines that FDA reports have linked to thousands of injuries and more than 300 deaths.

Philips, which has recalled millions of CPAP machines, announced a $1.1 billion settlement Monday to resolve litigation in the United States over faulty sleep apnea devices.

CPAP machines use air pressure delivered through a mask to keep a person’s airway open while they sleep. Since the 2021 recall, Philips has sent out replacement devices to affected customers.

CPAP machines use air pressure delivered through a mask to keep a person’s airway open while they sleep. Since the 2021 recall, Philips has sent out replacement devices to affected customers.

Philips Respironics, the maker of popular CPAP sleep apnea machines, has agreed to pay $479 million to settle some claims that its devices spewed carcinogenic foam and gas into the mouths of its ...

CPAP machines use air pressure delivered through a mask to keep a person’s airway open while they sleep. Since the 2021 recall, Philips has sent out replacement devices to affected customers.

CPAP machines use air pressure delivered through a mask to keep a person’s airway open while they sleep. Since the 2021 recall, Philips has sent out replacement devices to affected customers.

CPAP machines use air pressure delivered through a mask to keep a person’s airway open while they sleep. Since the 2021 recall, Philips has sent out replacement devices to affected customers.

CPAP machines use air pressure delivered through a mask to keep a person’s airway open while they sleep. Since the 2021 recall, Philips has sent out replacement devices to affected customers.