PHILLIPS CPAP RECALL

Philips Recalls CPAP Machines for Cancer Risk

Taylor Martino Rowan is investigating claims of serious health risks, lung injury, and cancer, related to the use of Philips Bi-Level Positive Airway Pressure (Bi-Level PAP), Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP), and mechanical ventilators. In a major announcement in the middle of June, Philips Respironics issued a recall and field safety notice on 3 to 4 million devices here in the United States.

If you are a patient or family member of a patient who has developed serious health complications from using a machine included in the Philips CPAP recall prior to April 2021, you may be eligible for compensation.

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The Facts About Phillips CPAP Recall

A continuous positive airway pressure machine, more commonly referred to as a CPAP machine, is a medical device that is typically prescribed by physicians to treat sleep apnea disorders. There are several different classifications of sleep apnea, including obstructive sleep apnea, central sleep apnea, and complex sleep apnea syndrome.

For those with sleep apnea or respiratory conditions, CPAP and BiPAP machines work by blowing air into patients’ airways while they are asleep or in need of air. Without the assistance of these machines, some patients are at risk of facing life-endangering conditions, such as heart attacks and strokes. However, the Philips company recalled its breathing machine due to the discovery of toxins in the polyester-based polyurethane foam, which was selected for sound-reducing qualities.

Sound-reducing Foam Liner May Be to Blame.

According to Philips, the issue is related to the polyester-based sound abatement foam component in these devices. The foam component can degrade into toxic particles and/or off-gas chemicals that once inhaled by the user can cause serious health conditions. The potential risks of particulate exposure include headache, irritation, inflammation, respiratory issues, and possible toxic and carcinogenic effects. The potential risks of chemical exposure due to off-gassing include headache, irritation, hypersensitivity, nausea/vomiting, and possible toxic and carcinogenic effects.

Philips estimates that 3 to 4 million devices may be affected by the recall, the majority of which are first-generation DreamStation products sold before April 2021. Patient reports show CPAP cancer is a risk from these Philips machines.

CPAP INJURES & SIDE EFFECTS

CPAP Injuries We’re Investigating

What do we know about reported CPAP injuries and side effects? Philips Respironics has acknowledged that inhalation of the PE-PUR foam by CPAP machine users could cause serious and even life-threatening damage to the respiratory system.

In an announcement entitled “Clinical Information for Physicians,” Philips identifies the following health risks from PE-PUR foam inhalation or ingestion.

Symptoms of Degraded Foam Exposure:

Irritation to the skin, eyes, respiratory tract
Inflammatory Response
Asthma & Upper Airway Irritation
New Onset of Headaches
Chronic cough & Sinus Infection
Adverse effects to other organs (such as the kidney and liver)
Cancer

Symptoms of Chemical Emission Exposure:

Headache
Dizziness
Irritation (eyes, nose, respiratory tract and skin)
Hypersensitivity
Nausea/Vomiting
Toxicity
Cancer

Philips also admits that it has received multiple complaints concerning the presence of black debris and particles in the airpath circuit. Patients who developed chronic respiratory illnesses or cancer should speak with a qualified CPAP Lawsuit Lawyer to discuss their sleep apnea machine lawsuit.

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Philips CPAP Machine Lawsuits

The general public was only made aware of the risk of Philips CPAP cancer in early 2021, but critics say that company executives have been “in the know” for quite some time. Users of the recalled sleep apnea machines had been complaining for several years about “black particles” in their lungs and similar issues caused by the machines.

What is even more troubling, is that Philips may have deliberately delayed the timing of its recall, to coincide with the release of its “next-generation” sleep apnea products that do not have the foam inhalation problem.

In other words, Philips essentially waited to tell consumers about the dangers of its existing C-PAP products until they had a new and “safe” replacement product to advertise. Keep in mind, CPAP machines that were made by other manufacturers were not subject to a recall. So there was clearly a safe C-PAP alternative available.

The safety recall of the DreamStation and other CPAP devices has already prompted dangerous product lawyers to file lawsuits on the behalf of patients who used these devices and have suffered adverse health consequences.

It is likely that additional CPAP recall lawsuits will follow, due to evidence that Philips was fully aware of the health risks and defects associated with the PE-PUR foam in their products, yet they failed to warn consumers.

Do You Need a Lawyer?

How a CPAP Recall Lawyer Can Help

We will represent all persons involved in a CPAP cancer lawsuit on a contingency basis, meaning there are never any legal fees unless we win compensation in your case. Anyone who developed cancer or another serious side effect as a result of using a Philips CPAP sleep apnea machine or ventilator–or is a family member of such a person–is eligible to receive a free, no-obligation case review from our attorneys.

Medical Bills

MEDICAL BILLS FALL UNDER ECONOMIC DAMAGES AND CAN INCLUDE PAST, PRESENT AND ESTIMATED FUTURE MEDICAL EXPENSES AND CO-PAYS FOR TREATMENT, SURGERIES, THERAPIES, NECESSARY MEDICAL EQUIPMENT OR/AND PRESCRIPTION MEDICATIONS

Punitive Damages

PUNITIVE DAMAGES ARE INTENDED TO PUNISH THE OTHER PARTY FOR INTENTIONAL OR WILLFUL WRONGDOING OR GROSS NEGLIGENCE. THIS CONDUCT MUST GO BEYOND MERE NEGLIGENCE AND IT MUST BE PROVEN BY CLEAR AND CONVINCING EVIDENCE.

Pain & Suffering

PAIN AND SUFFERING or NON-ECONOMIC DAMAGE COMPENSATES PATIENTS FOR EMOTIONAL DISTRESS RESULTING FROM THEIR INJURY. PAIN AND SUFFERING CAN ALSO INCLUDE LOSS OF COMPANIONSHIP AND DIMINISHED QUALITY OF LIFE

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CPAP Lawsuit FAQ's

How serious is the Philips CPAP Recall?

The FDA has classified the Philips Respironics recall as a Class I recall, the most serious type of recall. Class I recalls present a situation in which there is a reasonable probability that the use of, or exposure to, a violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.

Can Philips Respironics face any kind of fines or enforcement action by the FDA over its handling of this recall?

If a firm’s voluntary action is not rapid or complete, the FDA has the option to take enforcement action. The FDA has identified this as a Class I recall, the most serious type of recall, and the FDA will continue to work with the company to ensure that they provide sufficient evidence demonstrating the safety and effectiveness of its proposed actions to correct the product defect.

The FDA has also initiated on-site inspections of Philips Respironics’ manufacturing facilities to assess compliance with regulatory requirements.

What Philips medical devices are recalled?

Philips Respironics announced recalls of their medical devices due to risk of exposure to debris and chemicals and potential health risks from PE-PUR sound abatement. The recalled devices are identified in Certain Philips Respironics Ventilators, BiPAP, and CPAP Machines Recalled Due to Potential Health Risks: FDA Safety Communication.

In addition to these recalls, Philips Respironics also recalled other ventilators, which the FDA identified as a Class 1 recall but is not related to the sound abatement PE-PUR foam issue: Philips Respironics Recalls V60 and V60 Plus Ventilators Equipped with High Flow Therapy Software Versions 3.00 and 3.10 Due to Risk of Receiving Reduced Oxygen.

Who is responsible for correcting the issue with the affected Philips Respironics devices?

The recalling firm, Philips Respironics, is fully responsible for correcting the issue and developing a recall strategy that takes into account the following factors as they apply to this particular recall:

– Results of health hazard evaluation.
– Ease in identifying the product.
– Proactively identifying customers affected by the recall.
– Quantity of the available product that is not in use.
– Continued availability of essential products.

Can I file a lawsuit against Philips Respironics?

You may qualify for a Philips CPAP lawsuit and be entitled to compensation. Those who have suffered from a qualifying type of cancer after using a Philips Bi-Level Positive Airway Pressure (Bi-Level PAP), Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP), or mechanical ventilator may qualify for a lawsuit.

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