CPAP Machines

CPAP Machines

The Problem: Use of certain CPAP and ventilator machines may increase the risk of lung injury and cancer due to inhalation of foam particles and outgassing of toxic chemicals.

The Response: The suspected CPAP and ventilator machines have been recalled by Phillips Respironics.

What Can We Do to Help: Our experienced attorneys can review your medical records and advise you if filing a case is in your best interest.

The attorneys at Gallon, Takacs & Boissoneault are investigating allegations that certain Philips Bi-Level Positive Airway Pressure (Bi-Level PAP), Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP), and mechanical ventilator devices have been linked to potential health risks related to lung injury. Philips Respironics issued a recall on June 14, 2021 for these devices . If you or someone you know has used one of the recalled machines, contact us today. Find out if you can seek compensation for your injuries by completing our free case evaluation.

The recalled Philips CPAP and ventilator devices have been linked to an increased risk of airway contamination, chemical exposure, and possible cancer. The polyester-based polyurethane (PE-PUR) sound abatement foam, which is used to reduce sound and vibration in these affected devices, may break down and potentially enter the device’s air pathway. If this occurs, black debris from the foam or certain chemicals released into the device’s air pathway may be inhaled or swallowed by the person using the device. (source: FDA)

 Black debris has been found in the breathing tubes by some uses and they have reported feeling sick with symptoms such as headache, inflammation, breathing problems, irritation, nausea, and other potential toxic effects. The inhalation of toxic chemicals may also increase the risk of cancer.

Some of the illnesses include:

  • Airway irritation or inflammation
  • Blood and Lymph Node cancers
  • Oral cancers
  • Sinus cancers
  • Thyroid cancer
  • Throat cancer 
  • Breathing difficulty
  • Lung Damage
  • New or worsening asthma
  • Pneumonia
  • Lung cancer
  • Kidney cancer
  • Liver cancer
  • Colon cancer
  • Heart attack/heart failure
  • Stroke
  • Respiratory failure
  • Liver disease
  • Kidney disease

The recalled models of CPAP machines and ventilators are:

  • E30 (Emergency Use Authorization)
  • DreamStation ASV
  • DreamStation ST, AVAPS
  • SystemOne ASV4
  • C Series ASV, S/T, AVAPS
  • OmniLab Advanced Plus In-Lab Titration Device
  • SystemOne (Q series)
  • DreamStation CPAP, Auto CPAP, BiPAP
  • DreamStation GO CPAP, APAP
  • Dorma 400, 500 CPAP
  • REMStar SE Auto CPAP
  • Trilogy 100 Ventilator
  • Trilogy 200 Ventilator
  • Garbin Plus, Aeris, LifeVent Ventilator
  • A-Series BiPAP V30 Auto Ventilator

Source: Philips

If you or someone you know has used one of the recalled machines, contact us today. Find out if you can seek compensation for your injuries by completing our free case evaluation.

 

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