PHILIPS CPAP LAWSUITS

Numerous Recalls

Between the years 2021 and 2023, Philips recalled millions of their CPAP, BiPAP and other ventilator devices due to concerns about the sound abatement foam used in these machines containing dangerous chemicals. If or when the foam disintegrated, small pieces and particles of the toxic foam could be inhaled or ingested, unknowingly subjecting the user of the device to serious health risks.

The breakdown of the sound abatement foam, known as PE-PUR foam, was shown to be more likely to occur when the machines were older than three years old or when they were used and stored in hot and humid environments.   

In addition to the recalls related to the toxic sound abatement foam, Philips also recalled thousands of their BiPAP ventilator machines over concerns the plastic motor parts used in the machines could release dangerous chemicals. Additionally, the company recalled its magnetic CPAP and BiPAP masks out of concerns they could adversely interfere with any metallic implants a user of the device may have.

While Philips either refurbished or replaced many of the recalled machines, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a Class I recall in 2023 for many of the replacements because the manufacturer failed to program them correctly. A Class I recall by the FDA is the most severe type and was issued because using the replacement machines could cause respiratory failure, heart failure, and other serious injuries.

Legal Actions by the Injured

The above recalls have resulted in many lawsuits being filed by people who sustained injuries from using these dangerous medical devices and inhaling or swallowing the toxic chemicals released by the machines. In these lawsuits, victims are claiming the manufacturer knew of the problems and failed to properly warn people about all the health risks.

Attorney Ethan Vessels accepts Philips CPAP cases in both Ohio and West Virginia. If you or a loved one used one of the CPAP, BiPAP, or other respiratory devices manufactured by Philips and have been diagnosed with a type of cancer or other health condition which may be linked to its use, please contact Ethan Vessels for a free, no obligation consultation. He can be reached by calling 740-374-5346 or sending a message here from this website.

PE-PUR Foam

The PE-PUR foam that was used in these recalled respiratory machines to reduce noise and vibration is a polyester-based polyurethane. Exposure to chemicals found in most polyurethane foam products may cause serious and even fatal respiratory problems. The chemicals are powerful irritants to the body’s mucous membranes, gastrointestinal tract, and respiratory system. 

Health Risks

The health risks associated with the release of dangerous toxins contained within the PE-PUR foam used in the recalled Philips medical devices include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Respiratory Failure
• Lung Cancer
• Kidney Cancer
• Liver Cancer
• Colon Cancer
• Heart Failure
• Heart Attack
• Stroke
• Liver Disease
• Kidney Disease

Recalled Machine Models

The list of CPAP, BiPAP, ventilator, and other respiratory machine model and brand names manufactured by Philips that have been recalled include the following:

• E30
• A-Series BiPAP A30
• A-Series BiPAP A40
• A-Series BiPAP V30
• C-Series ASV
• C-Series S/T and AVAPS
• Dorma 400 CPAP
• Dorma 500 CPAP
• DreamStation ASV
• DreamStation Auto CPAP
• DreamStation BiPAP
• DreamStation CPAP
• DreamStation Go APAP
• DreamStation Go CPAP
• DreamStation ST, AVAPS
• Garbin Aeries ventilator
• Garbin LifeVent ventilator
• Garbin Plus ventilator
• Omnilab Advanced+
• REMStar SE Auto CPAP
• SystemOne ASV4
• SystemOne Q-Series
• Trilogy 100 ventilator
• Trilogy 200 ventilator

Dangerous Medical Device Cases Are Often Referred to Ethan Vessels

For more than sixteen years, people in Ohio and West Virginia have been contacting Ethan Vessels for legal advice, guidance, and representation when they or a loved one have been injured by dangerous medical devices such as the CPAP, BiPAP and other respiratory machines manufactured by Philips.

Lawsuits involving defective medical devices can be highly complex and difficult to prove. That’s why an attorney with Ethan’s experience, reputation, and resources is needed. Ethan typically handles these cases with co-counsel at no additional expense to the client.

Ethan is a proven trial attorney who adheres to the highest ethical and professional standards. His focus is representing those who have been injured due to the negligence of others, including companies who manufacture dangerous medical devices. 

If you or a loved one used any of the recalled respiratory machines manufactured by Philips and have been diagnosed with any type of cancer or other health conditions listed above, please contact Ethan Vessels for a free, no obligation consultation. He will answer all your questions and provide you with the feedback you need to decide whether you should pursue a claim and the amount of time you have remaining to file a lawsuit. The meeting and its details will be kept strictly confidential.

When he accepts Philips CPAP cases, he typically works on a contingent fee basis, which means there is no fee for his legal services until and unless a settlement or verdict is reached.