Philips Warns of Faulty Ventilators Amid Mounting Safety Issues

Royal Philips NV has warned that some of its ventilators can malfunction with a sudden loss of power, the latest in a series of product safety issues plaguing the company.

The medical equipment manufacturer said its Trilogy Evo, Trilogy Evo O2 and Trilogy EV300 devices could be affected by the potential safety issue, according to a statement from the Dutch Healthcare and Youth Inspectorate. The ventilators may initiate a low battery or power failure alarm even as there’s still sufficient energy.

The latest safety message adds to ongoing quality issues at the company, which is facing lawsuits in the US ...