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Philips RS North America LLCHeadquarters
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Complaints
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Customer Complaints Summary
- 535 total complaints in the last 3 years.
- 39 complaints closed in the last 12 months.
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Initial Complaint
Date:03/09/2024
Type:Product IssuesStatus:ResolvedMore info
Complaint statuses
- Resolved:
- The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.
- Unresolved:
- The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.
- Answered:
- The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.
- Unanswered:
- The business failed to respond to the dispute.
- Unpursuable:
- BBB is unable to locate the business.
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Better Business Bureau:
I have reviewed the response made by the business in reference to complaint ID ********, and find that this resolution is satisfactory to me.
Regards,
****** *******r support (1-844-5377-2403).
After several contacts in October/November I was told that they would need to determine the date of my machines manufacture to determine a refund amount. They determined the refund amount as $900. They also told me that they would need to have the machine returned to them before a refund could be instituted. It was difficult for me to return the device immediately because my area lacks a Federal Express shipping office (the way they wanted it packed and shipped). However, on December 18 I was able to ship the device and confirm the receipt in their hands on December 22, 2023.
At the time of delivery, I called again to again clarify that I wanted a refund.
Starting in January I began to contact them regularly (every week or two) to discover when they would issue the check. As of my last call on March 6 they were still unable to tell me when (or if) the check would be written. Each time I called them I have requested a check and not a replacement.Business Response
Date: 03/26/2024
Philips has received the above referenced complaint.
This case has been completed, a compensation check was issued 3/25/24 and will be sent via USPS. The patient has been updated too.
Patient safety is our top priority, and we are committed to supporting the patients and device users we serve.
Sincerely,
Clinical Marketing
Sleep & Respiratory CareInitial Complaint
Date:03/07/2024
Type:Product IssuesStatus:AnsweredMore info
Complaint statuses
- Resolved:
- The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.
- Unresolved:
- The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.
- Answered:
- The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.
- Unanswered:
- The business failed to respond to the dispute.
- Unpursuable:
- BBB is unable to locate the business.
Approximately three years ago I received a cpap recall notice from Phillips with instructions to discontinue use of my cpap machine immediately. I made certain the machine was registered and followed Phillips instructions and patiently began waiting for a replacement machine that would never come.
Attempts by my wife and I to communicate with Phillips customer service in hopes of finding resolution have been frustratingly unsuccessful to say the very least, in fact, besides purchasing from Phillips to begin with, my largest regret is not recording our interactions with Phillips customer service reps and sharing our experiences with the world.
My insurance did not cover that original machine ($1200+) nor will it pay for any replacement.
Due to the loss of the machines use, I have hardly had rem sleep in over 3 years now and am constantly suffering fatigue.
I have decided it seems most unlikely that Phillips will honor the recall at all or at least until it is too late to be of any help to me.
Today I visited the local medical supply to purchase a new cpap and the rep advised me to first try filing a complaint here and even if it doesn't help me, it could help in raising awareness of Phillips fraudulent actions to possibly have some benefit for other Phillips victims.Business Response
Date: 03/20/2024
Philips has received the above referenced complaint.
This case has been completed, an order was created, and a replacement device was delivered via FedEx March 15, 2024.
Patient safety is our top priority, and we are committed to supporting the patients and device users we serve.
Sincerely,
Clinical Marketing
Sleep & Respiratory CareInitial Complaint
Date:03/06/2024
Type:Product IssuesStatus:ResolvedMore info
Complaint statuses
- Resolved:
- The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.
- Unresolved:
- The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.
- Answered:
- The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.
- Unanswered:
- The business failed to respond to the dispute.
- Unpursuable:
- BBB is unable to locate the business.
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Better Business Bureau:
I have reviewed the response made by the business in reference to complaint ID ********, and find that this resolution is satisfactory to me.
Regards,
******** ******Business Response
Date: 03/08/2024
Philips has received the above referenced complaint.
This case has been completed, an order was created, and a replacement device is shipping today via FedEx - the delivery date will be available later today on the FEDEX website when the package is scanned.
Patient safety is our top priority, and we are committed to supporting the patients and device users we serve.
Sincerely,
Clinical Marketing
Sleep & Respiratory CareInitial Complaint
Date:03/06/2024
Type:Product IssuesStatus:AnsweredMore info
Complaint statuses
- Resolved:
- The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.
- Unresolved:
- The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.
- Answered:
- The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.
- Unanswered:
- The business failed to respond to the dispute.
- Unpursuable:
- BBB is unable to locate the business.
My C-PAP Machine was recalled. I went on line and registered it when I was notified. As
of this date 3/7/2024 I have not received a replacement. I have no dates of when I
received the machine or when i filed on line to the company for a replacement. The
machine was orded by my Doctor and paid for by Medicare.Business Response
Date: 03/12/2024
Philips has received the above referenced complaint.
This case has been completed, an order was created, and a replacement device is shipping via FedEx today.
Patient safety is our top priority, and we are committed to supporting the patients and device users we serve.
Sincerely,
Clinical Marketing
Sleep & Respiratory CareInitial Complaint
Date:02/29/2024
Type:Product IssuesStatus:AnsweredMore info
Complaint statuses
- Resolved:
- The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.
- Unresolved:
- The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.
- Answered:
- The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.
- Unanswered:
- The business failed to respond to the dispute.
- Unpursuable:
- BBB is unable to locate the business.
I use a Respironics cpap machine that is listed in the recall. I registered my device 2 years ago as soon as the recall was issued. My device has not been replaced. My sister and a friend received new devices months ago. Thanks for any assistance you can provide. Valda ToddBusiness Response
Date: 03/05/2024
Philips has received the above referenced complaint.
This case has been completed, an order was created, and a replacement device was delivered via FedEx on March 1, 2024.
Patient safety is our top priority, and we are committed to supporting the patients and device users we serve.
Sincerely,
Clinical Marketing
Sleep & Respiratory CareInitial Complaint
Date:02/26/2024
Type:Product IssuesStatus:AnsweredMore info
Complaint statuses
- Resolved:
- The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.
- Unresolved:
- The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.
- Answered:
- The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.
- Unanswered:
- The business failed to respond to the dispute.
- Unpursuable:
- BBB is unable to locate the business.
received my BI-PAP machine in July 2016. The first machine they gave me was defective. I took it back, but because the medical supply store didn't have another one of the same model, they gave me a used machine (Phillips Respironics BiPAP System One)) with the understanding that when they got another one of the original machine they gave me, they would swap the used machine back for the new one. When that time came, they refused to honor their word, and I was left with the used machine.
At the time I received the System One macnine, I was informed that I would be eligible for a new machine in five years, In 2021, when I should have received a new machine, I was told that Medicare had changed their eligibility requirements, and that I was no longer eligible for a new machine (no grandfather clause and no explanation). It was around this same time that I received the notification that my machine had been recalled, and I registered my machine with Phillips. My registration confirmation number is ****************.
I received numerous emails from Phillips about the steps I needed to take to get a replacement machine, I followed the instructions which had me going back and forth numerous times between the sleep disorder clinic and the medical supply store. Each time, I was told there was "one more thing I needed to do."
Finally, a request was submitted by the sleep disorder clinic to Medicare because my machine was "past its useful life." Unfortunately, since my machine was part of a recall, Medicare refused to pay for a replacement!Business Response
Date: 03/07/2024
Philips has received the above referenced complaint.
This case has been completed, an order was created, and a replacement device is scheduled to be delivered via FedEx March 7, 2024.
Patient safety is our top priority, and we are committed to supporting the patients and device users we serve.
Sincerely,
Clinical Marketing
Sleep & Respiratory Care
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