Millions Affected by Phillips CPAP & BiPap Device Recall

On June 14, 2021, Philips Respironics, one of the largest manufacturers of sleep apnea and ventilator machines, recalled millions of its devices due to potentially severe health risks, which can be life-threatening, cause permanent impairment, and require medical intervention to prevent permanent damage.

The polyester-based polyurethane (PE-PUR) sound abatement foam, which is used to reduce sound and vibration, can break down and potentially enter a device’s air pathway.  If this occurs, toxic black particulates may be ingested by a patient, potentially leading to severe medical conditions, including:

• Cancer
• Kidney Failure
• Liver Failure
• Respiratory Failure
• Heart Attacks or Heart Failure

If you or a loved one used a Philips sleep apnea device and are experiencing health issues, we invite you to call our office to schedule a free consultation with an experienced New York CPAP injury attorney.  We represent clients injured by the Phillips recall on contingency, meaning we never charge a fee unless we are successful in recovering compensation on their behalf.  Further, if a trial is necessary, we advance all litigation expenses while a case is ongoing.

CPAPs, Bi-PAPs & Ventilators Affected By The Recall

Philips has recalled the following affected devices manufactured between 2009 and April 26, 2021:

CPAP and BiPAP Devices

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

Ventilators

• Continuous Ventilator
  • Trilogy 100
  • Trilogy 200
  • Garbin Plus, Aeris, LifeVent
• Continuous Ventilator, Minimum Ventilatory Support, Facility Use
  • A-Series BiPAP Hybrid A30 (not marketed in US)
  • A-Series BiPAP V30 Auto
• Continuous Ventilator, Non-life Supporting
  • A-Series BiPAP A40
  • A-Series BiPAP A30[1]

If you or a loved one use one of these affected devices and are experiencing adverse symptoms, it is critical to immediately speak with your health care provider to explore treatment options.  Further, it is crucial to follow up with Friedlander & Mosher, P.C. as soon as possible so you can learn about your legal options for seeking to hold Philips accountable and the compensation you rightfully deserve.

Schedule A Free Consultation With An Experienced New York CPAP Injury Attorney.

If you or a family member has experienced complications from the use of a Philips sleep apnea device or ventilator, call us today. We offer a free no-risk, no obligation consultation so that we can learn about your case, whereupon we can explain the best options available to you in seeking compensation.

We represent clients on a contingency fee basis. This means that we are only entitled to a fee if we are successful in obtaining compensation for a client.

[1] Certain Philips Respironics Ventilators, BiPAP, and CPAP Machines Recalled Due to Potential Health Risks: FDA Safety Communication, FDA, Certain Philips Respironics Ventilators, BiPAP, and CPAP Machines Recalled Due to Potential Health Risks: FDA Safety Communication | FDA