SEATTLE, May 13 -- The U.S. Department of Justice's Federal Bureau of Investigation Seattle Field Office issued the following press release:

Spokane, Washington - On March 25, United States District Court Judge Rebecca L. Pennell sentenced Dr. Eric Edward Haeger, age 57, of Brewster, Washington, to one year and a day in federal prison followed by a one-year term of supervised release after Haeger pleaded guilty to adulterating and misbranding medical devices with the intent to defraud or mislead. Judge Pennell also sentenced Haeger to pay a $60,000 fine and $349,272.79 in restitution. The Plea Agreement can be found here.

In June 2021, Philips Respironics initiated a recall for certain CPAP and BiPAP devices due to potential health risks ...