Sleep apnea is a condition that is seen in some individuals who are obese, smokers, opioid users as well as those with a familial history of the same. Left untreated, sleep apnea may rob the brain of much-needed oxygen during sleep and cause fatigue the morning after, cognitive issues, the development of metabolic syndrome and even cardiac complications over time. To this end, doctors often prescribe machines known as CPAP and BiPAP which fit snugly over the mouth and nose of the apnea patient, helping keep their airways open for the duration of sleep, thereby alleviating the condition. However, the FDA has recently issued a notice recalling certain CPAP and BiPAP brands when it was discovered that the plastic foam contained in these machines have the tendency to break down and may be inhaled by the CPAP or BiPAP wearer, causing health complications and even cancer and inflammation in some cases.
Have you been negatively affected by the Philips line of CPAP and BiPAP machines? If you developed health complications such as asthma, various cancers, liver or kidney problems, heart failure, pleural effusion, lung disease, acute respiratory distress syndrome and respiratory failure among others, we’d love to help you get the compensation you deserve. According to research, it is alleged that Philips knew about these potential complications but failed to inform the public, therefore putting them at undue and unwanted risk. The CPAP lawsuit attorneys at McCready Law have over 90 YEARS of experience helping individuals just like you get the justice and compensation you deserve. Please contact us NOW at (773) 825-3547 to learn more about your legal options for compensation. Intake is ongoing, and it is likely that cases will be consolidated into MDL or class action lawsuits for CPAP machines at a later date. However, acting early, and acting FAST will put your case on the fast track to compensation. Call our CPAP lawsuit lawyers NOW at (773) 825-3547 to learn more. Accepting CPAP lawsuit clients countrywide.
In June of this year, Philips issued a recall notice for some of its CPAP machine models due to the risk of cancer from particulate inhaled by patients that had the tendency or likelihood of falling apart. The offending agent is the polyurethane sound abatement form which is found inside the machine that is used to dampen and cancel out machine sound as it is being used by the patient. In addition, the CPAP cancer risk is alleged to be higher if individuals used ozone cleaning for their CPAP machines, as well as individuals living in hot or humid areas where it is more likely for the foam to break down.
Here are the CPAP and BiPAP machines mentioned in the Philips CPAP recall:
- Dorma 400
- Dorma 500
- OmnilLab Advanced +
- SystemOne ASV4
- C-Series S/T and AVAPS
- REMstar SE Auto
- Philips E30
- DreamStation ASV
- DreamStation
- DreamStation Go
- C-Series ASV
The Philips models mentioned in the ventilators recall include:
- Trilogy 100
- Trilogy 200
- A-Series BiPAP A40
- A-Series BiPAP A30
- A-Series BiPAP Hybrid A30
- Garbin Plus
- Aeris
- LifeVent
PE-PUR Foam, or polyethylene and polyurethane form have been shown to be extremely toxic to the human body. When inhaled or ingested, they have the potential to cause cellular changes and mutations on the DNA level which then sets off a cascade of events that lead to the development of cancer. What’s worrying about PE-PUR Foam is its inability to resist any form of degradation, like most plastics. Therefore, an individual may be diagnosed with cancer much later in life due to the slow and inexorable buildup of these two types of artificial compounds, which then reaches a critical mass that is sufficient enough to cause the development of various cancers.
Here are some of the cancers associated with PE-PUR Foam:
- Brain cancer
- Bladder cancer
- Breast cancer
- Prostate cancer
- Rectal cancer
- Kidney cancer
- Multiple myeloma
- Nasal cancer
- Papillary carcinoma
- Lymphatic cancer
- Liver cancer
- Stomach cancer
- Testicular cancer
Symptoms that may point to particle polyurethane particle inhalation:
- Chest pressure
- General inflammatory conditions
- Sensitivity to chemicals and the environment as well as allergies
- Asthma
- Airway inflammation
- Recurrent sinus infections
- An unrelenting cough
- Headache and migraines
- Eye and skin irritation
Philips CPAP Recall – Is My Machine On The List?
In order to find out if you have a defective machine, please follow this link and register your machine, where you’ll be asked to enter its serial number to determine if it was affected by the recall. If it indeed was, Philips will either repair or replace your machine. That said, it is vital that you speak to your healthcare provider in order to find out if you can have the machine replaced if you have moderate to severe sleep apnea, as well as talking to them about lifestyle changes that can alleviate or successfully treat your sleep apnea such as giving up smoking and losing weight.
Philips Recall Class Action Lawsuit
By filing a Philips CPAP lawsuit, you’ll be able to recover money damages or financial compensation without having to go to court. We will represent you in negotiations with the defendant, Philips, and reach a favorable settlement with them on your behalf. Alternatively, we can also represent your case in a court of law where a jury and the judge will hear the case’s particulars and make an informed decision in the form of a jury verdict.
Philips CPAP Recall Lawsuit Attorneys – Call To File Today!
The experienced product liability attorneys at McCready Law are ready to fight for you every step of the way. If you developed lung, kidney, liver and other cancers or health complications after using Philips CPAP, BiPAP machines as well as their ventilators, we’d love to hear from you : please call (773) 825-3547 NOW. Remember, the call is ABSOULTELY FREE, and we serve a countrywide clientele. You may be able to recover compensation for things such as cost of past and future medical care, lost wages, loss of future earnings, pain and suffering and so much more. Thanks for choosing us, and we look forward to helping you.