Royal Philips announced a voluntary recall of Philips CPAP machines in June 2021 due to potential health risks, including cancer. If you used one of the recalled Philips CPAP machines and were later diagnosed with cancer, you may have a legal claim on your hands.
CPAP devices manufactured by Philips are being recalled due to sound-absorbing foam composed of polyester-based polyurethane (PE-PUR). The PE-PUR foam reportedly degrades into small particles that may be inhaled or swallowed, or emits chemical substances that could be harmful, including cancer-causing effects.
Send your information now if you have been diagnosed with cancer or another injury while using a recalled Philips CPAP machine. CPAP lawsuits may help you obtain compensation for your medical expenses, lost wages, and other harms.
In the event you have suffered injuries or illnesses as a result of using a Philips CPAP (continuous positive airway pressure) machine, you may be entitled to financial compensation through Philips CPAP lawsuits.
Class I recalls, the most serious of all recalls, have been identified by the FDA. There is a risk of death or serious injury when using these devices.
The potential symptoms of particulate and chemical exposure can include:
The FDA recommends that patients impacted by the recall seek alternative treatment options from their health care providers. It is important that patients who are using a ventilator at home do not stop using it or change it before speaking to their healthcare providers.
Approximately 3 to 4 million devices will be recalled, according to Philips CEO Frans van Houten. In the wake of the recall, over 1,200 complaints and more than 100 injuries have been reported to the FDA. A separate FDA warning noted that many at-home CPAP cleaning devices are not legally marketed for cleaning purposes — in fact, a CPAP typically won’t need a separate machine of any kind to clean it.
The recently launched next-generation CPAP platform, DreamStation 2, is not included in the recall.
Consult a physician if you believe your Philips ventilator or CPAP machine caused you harm. After that, please give us a call right away. Several of our attorneys have partnered with mass tort litigation firms to protect the rights of people injured by products such as Zantac, talcum powder, Xarelto, e-cigarettes, Roundup, and more.
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