In June of 2021, Philips issued a voluntary recall of a number of its CPAP devices that contain PE-PUR sound-reducing foam. There are concerns that the foam may degrade into particles that enter the device’s air pathway and become toxic when ingested. These chemicals have been linked to several different …
Defective Medical Device
Am I Eligible for a Philips CPAP Lawsuit?
If you used one of the recalled Philips CPAP devices and developed a related illness, you may be eligible to file a CPAP machine lawsuit. On June 14, 2021, Philips issued a voluntary recall notification of some of its devices, including a warning that a product defect may increase users’ …
What are the Symptoms of Exposure to CPAP Foam?
Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) machines help those with sleep apnea breathe at night. Unfortunately, the use of the Philips CPAP machines has been linked to cancer and lung injury. These machines were voluntarily recalled in the U.S. in June 2021. They contain a sound-abatement foam that may degrade and …
Do CPAP Machines Cause Cancer?
Some CPAP machines have been found to contain carcinogenic polyurethane foam. A number of patients have filed a CPAP lawsuit against one of the manufacturers, Phillips. Their lawsuits come on the heels of the company’s announcement of a recall for their machines, citing the potential for patients to inhale carcinogenic …
Philips CPAP Machine Lawsuit
If you’ve been diagnosed with lung cancer after using a Philips CPAP machine for sleep apnea, the experienced defective medical device attorneys at Douglas & London can help you receive the compensation you deserve! We have helped recover hundreds of millions of dollars for our personal injury clients since 2002. Millions of people use …