After tests showed that breathing machines made by Philips Respironics could spew dangerous particles and fumes into the lungs of patients, the company in April 2021 decided to stop shipping the devices from its factories near Pittsburgh.

Philips notified the Food and Drug Administration and said it was considering a recall.

But for the distributors of the devices, the company had another message: Keep selling them.

  • @nieceandtows
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    128 months ago

    As long as these fuckers don’t get punished in the way it really hurts their bottom line, they’re going to keep pulling the same shit.

    • @[email protected]
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      98 months ago

      In a functioning society the decision makers would be facing criminal charges and possible prison time and restitution.

      • @nieceandtows
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        58 months ago

        No do both. If it only hurts one person, they’ll just find scapegoats. It has to affect everybody who benefited off it.