Philips Sleep Apnea Machine Recall

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The United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a recall of Philips Respironics ventilators and BiPAP and CPAP machines due to potential health risks. The root of these risks is the polyester-based polyurethane (PE-PUR) sound abatement foam used by these Philips sleep apnea devices to reduce sound and vibration.

Per the FDA, the PE-PUR sound abatement foam is liable to break down and potentially enter the device’s air pathway. This creates a risk for the person using the device to accidentally inhale or swallow the foam’s black debris or certain chemicals, which may result in serious and/or permanent injury.

If you have been injured by one of the recalled Philips sleep apnea machines, you may have grounds for a lawsuit. Our injury lawyers can discuss your legal rights in a free consultation, with no strings attached. You may be eligible for financial compensation for the damages you have suffered, such as pain and suffering, medical and hospital bills, and more.

Don’t wait—call (888) 801-9916 today to learn about your legal rights in a free, confidential consultation. Our injury attorneys can also be reached via an online contact form. We are accepting cases across the nation.

About the FDA Recall

Currently, the FDA recall has affected the following Philips CPAP and BiPAP machines:

• Continuous Ventilator, Minimum Ventilatory Support, Facility Use
  • E30 (Emergency Use Authorization)
• Continuous Ventilators, Non-Life Supporting
  • DreamStation ASV
  • DreamStation ST, AVAPS
  • SystemOne ASV4
  • C-Series ASV
  • C-Series S/T and AVAPS
  • OmniLab Advanced+
• Noncontinuous Ventilators
  • SystemOne (Q-Series)
  • DreamStation
  • DreamStation Go
  • Dorma 400
  • Dorma 500
  • REMstar SE Auto

The following Philips ventilators have also been recalled:

• Continuous Ventilators
  • Trilogy 100
  • Trilogy 200
  • Garbin Plus, Aeris, LifeVent
• Continuous Ventilators, Minimum Ventilatory Support, Facility Use
  • A-Series BiPAP Hybrid A30 (not marketed in US)
  • A-Series BiPAP V30 Auto
• Continuous Ventilators, Non-Life Supporting
  • A-Series BiPAP A40
  • A-Series BiPAP A30

Please note: These devices were all manufactured between 2009 and April 26, 2021.

Any person who uses one of the above sleep apnea devices is advised by the FDA to talk to their healthcare provider immediately regarding what the recall means for them, such as whether it means they should stop using their device.

To learn more, visit the FDA’s press release here.

Potential Injuries & Conditions

Persons who have used these recalled sleep apnea machines have reported the following injuries and conditions:

• Lung damage
• Difficulty breathing
• Respiratory irritation, inflammation, or failure
• New or worsening asthma
• Kidney disease
• Liver disease
• Stroke
• Heart attack/failure
• Pneumonia
• Lung, kidney, liver, and/or colon cancer

Call (888) 801-9916 to Get Started

Shaheen & Gordon, P.A. has vast experience in advocating for individuals injured by defective products. We are currently investigating cases of injury caused by recalled Philips sleep apnea devices across the nation. Passionate about advocating for the injured, we will fight tirelessly to recover you the compensation to which you are entitled.

To request your complimentary consultation with a trial lawyer, contact Shaheen & Gordon, P.A. online today.