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Guides from Peter Anderson on the questions patients and families actually ask. Written for non-lawyers, drawn from 15+ years of trial experience.
The Philips CPAP Recall: Degraded Foam, 15 Million Devices, and a $1.1 Billion Settlement
Philips recalled roughly 15 million CPAP, BiPAP, and ventilator machines in 2021 because the foam inside them was breaking down into particles and chemicals patients were breathing in every night. Here is what the FDA record actually shows, how the litigation resolved, and how device-defect claims like this one work.
The Medtronic HVAD Recall: What Patients and Families Need to Know
Medtronic pulled the HeartWare HVAD heart pump from the market in June 2021 after years of Class I recalls tied to injuries and deaths. Thousands of patients still carry the device. What the recall record shows, the failure patterns families should look for, and the legal options in D.C., Maryland, and Virginia.
Mazor X Surgical Robot Malfunctions: What Spine Patients Need to Know
Medtronic's Mazor X robotic guidance system has been recalled four times, most recently in December 2025 for software errors that can misplace surgical instruments during spine surgery. What the FDA record shows, what the injuries look like, and who is liable when the navigation is wrong.
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