CPAP Lawsuit
Phillips Respironics Recalls Several Ventilators, CPAP, and BiPAP Machines
Customers are encouraged to stop using CPAPs and similar devices after Phillips Respironics recalled nearly 4 million devices due to health risks involving the machine’s foam.
BiPAP and CPAP devices have been used for decades to treat sleep apnea and provide breathing assistance by adjusting pressure while the user is laying down or reclined.
According to a Phillips Respironics spokesperson, about 80 percent of the affected machines were CPAP devices and the other 20% were ventilators. Forbes added that the recall applies to select ventilators that were being used to treat patients in hospitals.
The particles from the degraded foam could continue to degrade in the bloodstream, causing a spread of toxins throughout the organs and the body.
The team of experienced attorneys at DWM Lawyers wants to help you advocate for your case and get the help you deserve if you or a loved one was affected by the Phillips Respironics recall of the CPAPs, BiPAPs, and ventilators.
The Food and Drug Administration, (FDA) suggests that those affected by this recall visit their healthcare provider to discuss their next course of action.
Devices included in the recall
CPAP and BiPAP Devices
Continuous Ventilator, Minimum Ventilatory Support, Facility Use
- E30
Continuous Ventilator, Non-Life Supporting
- DreamStation ASV
- DreamStation ST, AVAPS
- SystemOne ASV4
- C Series ASV, S/T, AVAPS
- OmniLab Advanced Plus In-Lab Titration Device
Non Continuous Ventilator
- SystemOne Q Series
- DreamStation CPAP, Auto CPAP, BiPAP
- DreamStation GO CPAP, APAP
- Dorma 400, 500 CPAP
- REMStar SE Auto CPAP
Ventilators
Continuous Ventilator, Minimum Ventilatory Support, Facility Use
- Trilogy 100 Ventilator
- Trilogy 200 Ventilator
- Garbin Plus, Aeris, LifeVent Ventilator
Continuous Ventilator
- A-Series BiPAP Hybrid A30 (Not marketed in US)
- A-Series BiPAP V30 Auto Ventilator
Continuous Ventilator, Non-Life Supporting
- A-Series BiPAP A40 (Not marketed in US)
- A-Series BiPAP A30 (Not marketed in US)
Possible Health Risks from CPAP and BiPAP Devices
Although as of now there have been no deaths reported due to the recall, the machine’s degraded foam can cause particles to be inhaled and float into the lungs. The devices’ foam contains chemicals and gases that have the potential to cause lung cancer.
Other possible health risks include:
Headache
Irritation
Inflammation
Hypersensitivity
Nausea/Vomiting
Respiratory Issues
Possible Health Risks from CPAP and BiPAP Devices
Although as of now there have been no deaths reported due to the recall, the machine’s degraded foam can cause particles to be inhaled and float into the lungs. The devices’ foam contains chemicals and gases that have the potential to cause lung cancer.
Other possible health risks include:
Headache
Irritation
Inflammation
Hypersensitivity
Nausea/Vomiting
Respiratory Issues
More Information
Philips Issues a Recall Notification* to Mitigate Potential Health Risks Related to the Sound Abatement Foam Component in Certain Sleep and Respiratory Care Devices by the Food and Drug Administration
Philips Recalls Millions of CPAP, Ventilator Machines Over Potential Health Risks by the Wall Street Journal
Philips Recalls Ventilators, Sleep Apnea Machines Due to Health Risks by Reuters
Philips Issues Recall Notification* to Mitigate Potential Health Risks Related to the Sound Abatement foam Component in Certain Sleep and Respiratory Care Devices by Phillips Respironics
