CPAP Recall

Millions of consumers use CPAP, BiPap, and other mechanical ventilators for treatment of sleep apnea and other breathing concerns during sleep.

CPAP RECALL ATTORNEYS

In June 2021, Philips Respironics issued a recall of its CPAP and BiPap devices due to complaints that the foam used to insulate its products degraded, leading to potential injuries from inhalation and toxic fumes.

CPAP THERAPY

CPAP therapy is the standard form of treatment for sleep apnea.  Users wear a mask over the nose and mouth where positive airflow is delivered to create inward pressure to prevent the user’s airway from collapsing during breathing at night.  Essentially, CPAP machines and other mechanical ventilators force air into the airway where there is an obstruction and prevents respiratory depression.

PHILIPS RESPIRONICS RECALL

In July 2021, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) alerted people who use Philips Respironics mechanical ventilators, BiPAP, and CPAP, and their health care providers that Philips Respironics has recalled certain devices due to potential health risks, including cancer.

The Philips’ CPAP recall notice advised customers that they may have been exposed to dangerous foam particles and chemicals when the device is in use.  The foam – a polyester-based polyurethane (PE-PUR) – reduces the amount of vibration and noise when the machines are in use.

This foam degrades over time, potentially entering the device’s air pathway and leaving tiny black particles in the machine. These particles may be inhaled or swallowed by the person using the device.  Additionally, foam degradation may occur or be exacerbated by high heat and high humidity environments and by use of unapproved cleaning methods, such as ozone.

Philips estimates that 3-4 million devices may have been affected by this defective sound abatement foam.

We  are currently investigating legal claims surrounding the use of the recalled defective Philips machine.  Please contact us now to see if you qualify.

RECALLED PHILIPS SLEEP APNEA MACHINES

Below is a list of the recalled Philips CPAP machines and ventilators

• E30 (Emergency Use Authorization)
• DreamStation ASV
• DreamStation ST, AVAPS
• C Series ASV, S/T, AVAPS
• OmniLab Advanced Plus In-Lab Titration Device
• SystemOne (Q series)
• DreamStation CPAP, Auto CPAP, BiPAP
• DreamStation GO CPAP, APAP
• Dorma 400, 500 CPAP
• REMStar SE Auto CPAP
• Trilogy 100 Ventilator
• Trilogy 200 Ventilator
• Garbin Plus, Aeris, LifeVent Ventilator
• A-Series BiPAP V30 Auto Ventilator

Source: Philips Respironics

POTENTIAL HEALTH RISKS AND INJURIES FROM RECALLED PHILIPS DEVICES

Numerous health risks have been attributed to the foam degradation process, both from inhaling the particles and from exposure to the particulates and gases.

Risks include:

When there is the presence of black debris/particles within device’s airways

• Headache
• Upper airway irritation
• Cough
• Chest pressure
• Sinus Infection

Where users are exposed to particulates

• Irritation to skin, eyes, and respiratory tract
• Inflammatory response
• Headache
• Asthma
• Cancer, especially lung, kidney, and liver

When chemicals are released into the device’s air pathways from the PE-PUR foam

• Headache
• Dizziness
• Irritation in the eyes, nose, respiratory tract, skin (or hypersensitivity)
• Nausea/Vomiting
• Toxic and carcinogenic effects

YOU MAY BE ENTITLED TO COMPENSATION

If you believe you may have sustained an injury due to a recalled Philips sleep-apnea device, you may be entitled to compensation.  Contact one of our attorneys immediately to evaluate your potential case.

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