Philips CPAP Lawsuit: Sleep Apnea Machine Recall

The Kagan Law Firm is currently evaluating claims for injuries resulting from the use of Philips CPAP, Bilevel PAP, BiPAP, and BPAP sleep apnea machines. These machines were recently recalled by Philips as they were found to emit foam containing toxic particles or gases directly into the user’s airway which can potentially lead to severe health injuries including death. If you or a loved one has used one of the recalled Philips machines and has been diagnosed with lung cancer, lung damage, asthma, pneumonia, airway irritation & inflammation, heart attack, heart failure, liver, or kidney disease, please contact our office today as you may be entitled to financial compensation.

Which Philips CPAP Devices Have Been Recalled?

• Philips CPAP Machines
• DreamStation CPAP
• Dorma CPAP
• C-Series CPAP
• OmniLab Advanced Plus CPAP
• REMStar SE Auto CPAP
• System One CPAP
• Bilevel PAP
• BiPAP

How Many Philips CPAP Machines Have Been Recalled?

Over 3.5 million Philips CPAP and BiPAP machines were recalled in the month of June 2021 due to toxic sound abatement foam used in these breathing devices. This polyester-based polyurethane (PE-PUR) sound abatement foam used in recalled Philips CPAP, BiPAP, and ventilator devices may cause cancer and serious respiratory problems.

The defective sound abatement foam used in the recalled Philips sleep apnea machines may break down and cause the release of toxic particles and/or gasses directly into the airways of the user which may lead to dangerous health problems such as:

• Lung, liver, kidney, and other cancers
• Respatory failure, lung damage, lung disease
• Pulmonary firbosis
• Heart attack, heart failure
• Stroke
• Liver disease
• Kidney disease

Symptoms Of Exposure To Philips CPAP Foam Particles & Chemicals

Philips conducted lab tests that showed foam from their recalled devices may release several toxic chemicals, including:

• Toluene Diamine
• Toluene Diisocyanate
• Diethylene Glycol
• Dimethyl Diazine
• Phenol, 2,6-bis (1,1-dimethylethyl)-4-(1-methylpropyl)-

These chemicals can cause several side effects. Reported side effects that Philips had received from potential foam and gas inhalation and ingestion include the following:

• Airway irritation and inflammation
• Upper airway irritation
• Headache
• Dizziness
• Cough
• Hypersensitivity
• Asthma
• Sinus Infection
• Skin, eye, and respiratory tract infection
• Chest pressure

Who Qualifies To File A CPAP Lawsuit?

If you or a loved one used a recalled Philips Bi-PAP, CPAP, or ventilator and experienced any side effects referenced on this page or complications such as with lung cancer, lung damage, asthma, pneumonia, airway irritation & inflammation, heart attack, heart failure, liver, or kidney disease you may be eligible to file a lawsuit.

If you are not sure if you qualify, contact our office and our attorneys will help you determine your eligibility. Act now and protect your rights, contact the Kagan Law Firm today at (239) 466-1161.