CPAP, BiPAP, AND VENTILATOR
PHILIPS RECALL
PHILIPS CPAP, BiPAP, AND
VENTILATOR LAWSUIT
Philips Respironics is a market leader for CPAP and BiPAP machines that are used to treat sleep apnea. In June 2021, Philips issued a voluntary RECALL of its CPAP, BiPAP, and ventilator machines because of toxins and particles being inhaled by users that can cause, among other things, cancer. If you used a Philips machine, you may have a claim for money damages.
CPAP, BiPAP, AND
VENTILATOR RECALL
On June 14, 2021, Philips Respironics issued an urgent recall for many of their CPAP, BiPAP, and ventilator devices. The polyester-based polyurethane (PE-PUR) sound-insulating foam used inside the machines may degrade over time. The degraded particles and chemicals in that foam can then make their way into the airway portion of the devices. Inhaling, ingesting, or absorbing these toxins can increase your risk of lung cancer and other serious or life-threatening injuries. The FDA classified this recall as a CLASS 1 RECALL.
IF YOU WERE USING ONE OF THE RECALLED PHILIPS CPAP, BIPAP, OR VENTILATOR MACHINES, PLEASE CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR FOR ADVICE ON HOW TO PROCEED.
IF YOU USE ONE OF THE RECALLED MACHINES AND HAVE EXPERIENCED ANY OF THE FOLLOWING, YOU MAY BE ENTITLED TO MONETARY DAMAGES.
LIVER CANCER
COLON CANCER
HEART ATTACK OR HEART FAILURE
STROKE
RESPIRATORY FAILURE
LIVER DISEASE
KIDNEY DISEASE
AIRWAY IRRITATION OR INFLAMMATION
BREATHING DIFFICULTY
LUNG DAMAGE
PNEUMONIA
NEW OR WORSENING ASTHMA
LUNG CANCER
KIDNEY CANCER
CAN I HAVE
A
REPLACEMENT?
Yes, Philips created a repair and replacement program to assist patients with CPAP, Bi-Level Pap, and ventilator devices that are included in the recall, but registration is required. Click HERE for information on how to begin the registration process, to search impacted devices, and to review other downloadable resources and FAQs provided by Philips.
GET HELP FILING A PHILIPS LAWSUIT
If you’ve used a Philips machine and were diagnosed with any of the above injuries, you may be entitled to compensation, and we may be able to help you.
We are an established national law firm with the resources to fight on your behalf and hold powerful companies, like Philips, accountable. Over the last 40 years, we’ve recovered millions on behalf of clients affected by dangerous medical devices.
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