Philips CPAP Lawyer

Which CPAP Devices Were Recalled?

A number of medical devices have been included in separate recalls of recent. Yours may be identified as:

• A-Series BiPAP A30
• A-Series BiPAP A40 (ventilator)
• A-Series BiPAP Hybrid A30
• A-Series BiPAP V30 Auto (ventilator)
• C-Series ASV (ventilator)
• C-Series S/T and AVAPS
• DreamStation
• DreamStation ASV
• DreamStation Go
• DreamStation ST, AVAPS
• Dorma 400
• Dorma 500
• E30
• Garbin Plus, Aeris, LifeVent (ventilator)
• OmniLab Advanced+
• REMstar SE Auto
• SystemOne ASV4
• SystemOne (Q-Series)
• Trilogy 100 (ventilator)
• Trilogy 200 (ventilator)
• Trilogy EVO Ventilators with certain Serial Numbers
• Trilogy EVO Repair Kit, RP – Trilogy EVO Muffler Assembly

Why Were Philips CPAP and Sleep Apnea Machines Recalled?

In June of 2021, Philips recalled certain ventilators, BiPAP machines, and CPAP machines because a polyester-based polyurethane (PE-PUR) foam used in these devices to reduce sound and vibration can break down resulting in black pieces of foam and invisible chemicals entering the tubes and allowing the user to inhale or swallow them. The chemicals and substances in that foam have been linked to certain cancers. It is believed that heat exposure and/or humidity as well as the use of certain cleaners may accelerate the breakdown.  As a part of the recall, Philips has warned:

“These issues can result in serious injury which can be life-threatening, cause permanent impairment, and/or require medical intervention to preclude permanent impairment.”

Additionally, the V60 Plus Ventilators and V60 Ventilators upgraded to enable high-flow therapy are having issues with providing reduced oxygen flow under certain situations where the system pressure reaches the default maximum limit.

Register Your Device

The FDA recommends that users register their device on the company website for updated information on the CPAP product recall:

What Cancers Have Been Linked to PE-PUR Foam?

The chemical compounds found in the degraded PE-PUR foam have been linked to the following types of cancer:

• bladder cancer
• brain cancer
• colon cancer
• esophageal cancer
• kidney cancer
• leukemia
• liver cancer
• lung cancer
• multiple myeloma
• non-Hodgkin lymphoma
• rectal cancer
• stomach cancer.

Do I Have a Case?

Every lawyer evaluates cases based on their own criteria. Our criteria are set forth below. Please be aware that other law firms may still take your case if it does not meet our criteria.

Used of one of the following Philips (Respironics) Recalled Devices for one (1) year or more used for the treatment of Obstructive Sleep Apnea:

• Dreamstation (1st Generation Product Family);
• SystemOne;
• C-Series;
• OmniLab Advanced Plus;
• Dorma 400
• Dorma 500
• REMStar SE Auto

Used one of the following Philips (Respironics) Recalled Ventilators for one (1) year or more used for the treatment of respiratory conditions:

• Trilogy 100
• Trilogy 200
• Garbin Plus
• Aeris
• LifeVent

Injuries Investigated:
For patients using one of the recalled devices for Obstructive Sleep Apnea, one or more of the following

• Lung cancer;
• Asthma;
• Chronic Respiratory Illness;
• Kidney Disease/Cancer
• Cancer – Lung, Liver, Esophageal, Kidney, Oral and Nasal
• Chronic Bronchitis
• Pleural Effusion
• Pneumoconiosis
• Asthma
• Kidney, Liver and Pulmonary Disease

For patients using one of the recalled Ventilators for the treatment of  respiratory conditions:

• Patients who have experienced significant worsening of symptoms

Philips Ventilator Lawsuits

Thousands of claims have been filed and numerous more are expected to follow. Call Simmons and Fletcher, P.C., Injury and Accident Lawyers, to get connected to an attorney investigating Philips CPAP Ventilator defects if you suspect you may qualify for the CPAP lawsuit. Some cases may be referred to &/or counseled with other law firms.

Warning: Never discontinue using any prescribed medical device without consulting your licensed physician.