Philips has issued a recall of certain CPAP ventilators due to foam material that can degrade, potentially causing cancer and other health problems. Breathing devices impacted include Philips Bi-Level Positive Airway Pressure (Bi-Level PAP), Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP), and mechanical ventilator devices. The potential issue was first identified by the company in April 2021. 
As many as 4 million Philips CPAP devices may be affected by the recall. IMPORTANT: As of June 2024, due to recent developments in the litigation, we can no longer accept Philips CPAP claims. Our Philips CPAP lawsuit attorneys are actively investigating injury claims related to these devices and would love to help you however we can. Please call 1-800-525-7111 for a FREE, no-obligation consultation or complete the convenient form below. IMPORTANT: Due to developments in the multi-district litigation, we can no longer accept kidney or liver cancer claims related to Philips CPAP machines. Other cancers and health problems may still qualify. Please call 1-800-525-7111 for a free case review. WARNING: If you use a Philips BiLevel PAP or CPAP ventilator, the company has issued a RECALL and advises you to stop using the device immediately and consult a physician. Those using affected Philips mechanical ventilators are advised to consult with their doctor before discontinuing use of the device. Philips devices affected by the recall include:
- Philips BiLevel PAP machines
- Philips CPAP machines
- Philips mechanical ventilators
Potential Philips CPAP Cancer Risk and Other Health Problems
According to Philips, a foam component in certain BiLevel PAP and CPAP sleep apnea machines and ventilators may disintegrate. Disintegrated particles could then be inhaled by the user, potentially resulting in “toxic and carcinogenic effects.” The foam particulates can be inhaled, irritating the airways, and gases released by the degrading foam could also be toxic or cause cancer. Cancers potentially caused by defective CPAP machines include:- Lung cancer
- Kidney cancer
- Liver cancer
- Rectal cancer
- Brain cancer
- Stomach cancer
- Testicular cancer
- Nasal cancer
- Throat cancer
- Laryngeal cancer
- Thyroid cancer
- Papillary cancer
- Various types of leukemia
- Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma
- Multiple myeloma
- Severe ear, eye, nose, throat, sinus, or oral cavity inflammation and injury including nodules, cysts, and tumors
- Respiratory problems, including:
- Reactive Airway Disease (RAD)
- Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS)
- Recurrent pneumonia
- New or or worsening asthma
- Lung damage / lung disease
- Kidney damage/ kidney disease
- Liver damage / liver disease
- Heart problems
- Sudden respiratory failure leading to heart attack
- Headache
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Irritation
- Inflammation
- Respiratory issues (breathing problems)
- Toxic effects
- Cancer
The potentially cancer-causing particulate in Philips CPAP machines and ventilators comes from a type of foam that is used to dampen the machines’ sound. According to Philips, roughly 80 percent of the machines affected by the recall are Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) machines. Roughly two-thirds of the company’s CPAP device sales are in the United States. The other affected devices are life-sustaining ventilators, most frequently used in hospitals. Do You Have a Philips CPAP or Ventilator Cancer or Health Problem Claim?
IMPORTANT: As of June 2024, due to recent developments in the litigation, we can no longer accept Philips CPAP claims. Have you or a loved one suffered injury (including cancer) potentially due to a defective Philips BiLevel PAP or CPAP device, or mechanical ventilator? You may be entitled to compensation and our Philips CPAP lawsuit attorneys may be able to help. For a FREE consultation with an experienced Philips CPAP lawsuit attorney, please call 1-800-525-7111 or complete the fast and easy form below. The consultation is free, and we don’t get paid unless you do. If we don’t recover compensation for you in your Philips CPAP lawsuit, you won’t pay any attorney fees. It’s as simple as that. Call 1-800-525-7111 and let’s review your claim."They handled my case very professionally, with respect from beginning to end."-Joseph P, Riddle & Brantley client Since 2000 alone, our defective medical device attorneys and injury lawyers have recovered more than $600 million in compensation for our deserving clients (see disclaimer below). We are ready to help however we can. Justice Counts for those who have suffered cancer or other injury due to potentially defective medical devices like Philips CPAP machines and ventilators, and we would love to help you and your loved ones get the justice you deserve.
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