The US FDA says a Philips recall of more than 17 million masks worn with some recalled breathing machines raises further safety concerns about other medical devices manufactured by the company.

Philips Respironics has recalled more of its BiPAP machines, this time due to the potential for plastic contaminants to be inhaled or shut down the machine.

Philips CEO Frans van Houten will leave the company in October amid a massive recall of ventilators and related products. Roy Jakobs will succeed van Houten as CEO and president effective 15 October, Philips said.

Royal Philips’ seventh annual Future Health Index report paints a picture of health care systems in mid-transformation but cautions that digital tools must fully serve health care practitioners and not add to their daily burden.