Question 1

WHAT ARE PHILIPS CPAP MACHINES?

Accepted Answer

​​A CPAP Machine is used to treat people with sleep apnea which a condition where the person has interruptions and reductions in breathing while they sleep.  A continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) machine is used to treat sleep apnea. Many models are manufactured by Philips.  The Philips CPAP Machine sends a flow of steady oxygen to the mouth and nose while you are asleep, thereby keeping your airways open and allowing you to breathe more normally.  Motors on the CPAP machine generate a stream of pressurized air constantly which travels through an air filter and into a flexible tube which delivers purified air into a mask that you seal around your nose or mouth at night while you sleep.

Additionally, CPAP machines are used to treat chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder (COPD). They are also used to treat obesity hypoventilation syndrome (a situation that occurs in which some obese individuals where poor breathing causes lower oxygen and higher carbon dioxide levels in the blood), pneumonia, asthma flare-up, poor breathing after surgery, cardiopulmonary disorder, or neurological disease or neuromuscular disorder that disturbs breathing.

Question 2

WHAT ARE THE PHILIPS CPAP SIDE EFFECTS?

Accepted Answer

​​​Philips CPAP machines can reduce the symptoms of sleep apnea and improve a person's quality of life. However, despite the effectiveness of reducing sleep apnea, some people choose not to use them because of unwanted Philips CPAP side effects.   Some of the Philips CPAP side effects include:
 Aerophagia.  This is a condition where a person breathes in too much air and may experience abdominal   discomfort, flatulence and belching.
Skin Irritations and Discomfort.  For some users the CPAP mask can cause discomfort, rashes and pressure ulcers.
Claustrophobia.  The fear of closed-in spaces is commonly reported as a side effect of using a CPAP Machine. Not surprisingly, may people who used a defective CPAP machine and suffered Philips CPAP machine side effects, have reported they are too fearful of using another CPAP machine. 
Nasel. Dry nose and bleeding. 
Infections.  Some people may develop upper respiratory infections and sinus infections.  This occurs most frequently from not properly cleaning the CPAP machine. Upper respiratory problems were suffered by many people who used a Recalled Philips CPAP Machine. 
Dry Eyes and Mouth.  CPAP machine users may experience dry mouth or eyes as a result of mask leaks.

Question 3

WHEN WERE THE PROBLEMS WITH THE PHILIPS CPAP MACHINES FIRST REPORTED?

Accepted Answer

Philips voluntarily recalled some of its Defective CPAP machines and ventilators over worries that the PE-PUR sound abatement foam might degrade and become toxic, potentially causing cancer. Philips noted that the degradation of foam may be exacerbated by unapproved cleaning methods such as ozone, and high heat and humidity environments.
 
Tiny particles and gases may be inhaled or ingested when the foam deteriorates. Chemical exposure and health issues such as headache, hypersensitivity, irritation, nausea, vomiting, and possible carcinogenic effects may result from CPAP use.
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Philips states that the claim rate for health issues associated with the recalled products was just 0.03% in 2020. The company maintains that it has not received any statements indicating patients who were injured as a consequence of chemical emissions, but that it voluntarily recalled the items to ensure patient security give the potential risks.

Read on for more information on the Philips CPAP recall including what to do if you have a Recalled Philips CPAP machine. If you used a recalled Philips CPAP machine and have been diagnosed with cancer or another related injury or serious Philips CPAP side effect, or have any questions about the Philips CPAP Recall, contact Philips CPAP lawyer Timothy L. Miles today about a Philips CPAP Machine Recall Lawsuit, you could be entitled to significant compensation if you are eligible for a Philips CPAP Lawsuit.

Question 4

WHICH PHILLIPS CPAP MACHINES WERE AFFECTED BY THE PHILIPS CPAP RECALL?

Accepted Answer

Philips CPAP machines and ventilators affected by the Phillips CPAP recall include:
E30 (Emergency Use Authorization)
DreamStation ASV
DreamStation SV, AVAPS
SystemOne ASV4
C Series ASV, S/T, AVAPS
OmniLab Advanced Plus In-Lab Titration Device
SystemOne (Q series)
DreamStation CPAP, Auto CPAP, BiPAP
DreamStation GO CPAP, APAP
Dorma 400, 500 CPAP
REMStar SE Auto CPAP
Trilogy 100 Ventilator
Trilogy 200 Ventilator
Garbin Plus, Aeris, LifeVent Ventilator
A-Series BiPAP V30 Auto Ventilator

The Philips CPAP Recall is very serious, specifically for those individuals with Recalled Philips CPAP Machines. In fact, the U.S Food and Drug Administration (FDA) classified the Philips CPAP recall as a Class I recall, meaning the recalled product may cause serious injury or death. The foam may degrade and release particles and toxic gases that get into the machine's airways that users may inhale or swallow which can be extremely dangerous. Specifically, the FDA defines a Class I recall as: "a situation in which there is a reasonable probability that the use of or exposure to a violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death."
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No, you should not alter the device.  Trying and remove foam out of the CPAP Machine may affect the device’s performance and further disperse foam particles or chemicals.  Adding a filter to the device is also not recommended.

Documents which had previously been sealed by a court were unsealed in June 2022.  The documents revealed that Philips knew about the problem with its CPAP machines for at least three years before initiating the recall. Bloomberg reported. that an engineer with the company said he received complaints about “disintegrating polyurethane” that made its way into the machine’s airways.
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​Philips has repeatedly tried to attribute some foam degradation to using ozone cleaning machines such as those made by SoClean, Inc. SoClean, which manufactures cleaning devices that could be used to clean CPAP machines, sued Philips for blaming the company. SoClean filed an amended complaint alleging that ​Philips has known for years that the foam could cause “serious risk of harm,” but instead of warning the public, it engaged in a public smear campaign against SoClean.

Question 5

WHAT ARE THE PHILIPS CPAP SIDE EFFECTS CAUSED BY THE DEFECTIVE CPAP MACHINES?

Accepted Answer

​The potential side effects of degraded foam exposure include:
Irritation to skin, eyes, and/or respiratory tract
Respiratory issues (breathing problems) (one of the most commonly reported Philips CPAP side effects)
Inflammation
Headache
Dizziness
Hypersensitivity
Nausea and/or vomiting
Asthma
Organ damage (including liver damage and kidney damage)
Toxic carcinogenic effects (cancer, including potentially kidney cancer, liver cancer, rectal cancer, lung cancer, and others)

Question 6

WHAT CANCERS AND OTHER SERIOUS PHILIPS CPAP SIDE EFFECTS DID THE DEFECTIVE CPAP MACHINES CAUSE?

Accepted Answer

CANCERS:
Acute myeloid leukemia (AML)
Bladder cancer
Blood cancer
Bone marrow cancer
Brain cancer
Esophageal cancer
Head and neck cancer
Hematopoietic (blood) cancer
Kidney cancer
Laryngeal cancer
Leukemia
Lip cancer
Liver cancer
Lung cancer
Lymphatic cancer
Multiple myeloma
Nasopharynx cancer
Nasal cancer
Non-Hodgkin lymphoma
Papillary carcinoma
Rectal cancer
Salivary cancer
Sinus cancer
Soft Palate cancer
Stomach cancer
Testicular cancer
Tongue cancer
Thyroid cancer
Throat cancer
Tonsil cancer
OTHER SERIOUS HEALTH ISSUES:
Acute respiratory distress system (ARDS)
Chemical poisoning
COPD (reported by many who used a Recalled Philips CPAP Machine)
Kidney/renal damage
Kidney/renal disease
Lung/pulmonary damage
Lung/pulmonary disease
Liver damage
Liver disease
Pleural effusion
Pneumonitis
Reactive airway disease (RAD)
Respiratory failure
Severe ear inflammation
Severe nose inflammation
Severe throat inflammation​
If you or a loved one developed cancer or other serious Philip CPAP side effects from using a recalled Philips CPAP machine, contact Philips CPAP lawyer Timothy L. Miles today, as you are probably eligible for a Philips CPAP lawsuit and possibly entitled to substantial compensation.

Question 7

HAS PHILIPS HAS ADMITTED TO ALLEGATIONS IN THE PHILIPS CPAP LAWSUITS ABOUT ITS DEFECTIVE CPAP MACHINES?

Accepted Answer

Philips has admitted it was aware of the problems with the disintegrating foam which was inhaled by so many people who suffered Philips CPAP side effects well-before it eventually came forward and issued the safety notice and recall in June 2021. Philips has admitted that the foam in the defective CPAP machines emitted harmful chemicals, which included: Toluene Diamine; Toluene Diisocyanate; and Diethylene Glycol.

In another admission, Philips stated that: "based on lab testing and evaluations, it may be possible that these potential health risks could result in a wide range of potential patient impact, from transient potential injuries, symptoms, and complications, as well as a possibly serious injury which can be life-threatening or cause permanent impairment or require medical intervention to preclude permanent impairment."  However, Philips never informed the public or its customers until April 2021 and the recall did not happen until two months later in June 2021. Moreover, Philips delay in informing customers and the public certainly appears to have been intentional so that it could coincide with the release of its new line of next-generation sleep apnea products.

Philips actions were reprehensible, irresponsible and unethical and may very well lead to a jury awarding large punitive damages awards which would certainly be justified given the egregious conduct by a multi-national conglomerate who makes billions of dollars selling healthcare products to consumers.

Question 8

DID THE FDA BLAST PHILIPS OVER TO ITS INADEQUATE NOTIFICATION EFFORTS ABOUT THE RECALLED DEFECTIVE CPAP MACHINES?

Accepted Answer

Yes, to put it mildly. Despite having over nine months since the announcement of the recall to notify patients and supplier about the recall, on March 10, 2022 the FDA was forced to issue a notification order “requiring the company to notify patients and others of the company’s June 14, 2021, recall of certain Philips Respironics ventilators, continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) and bilevel positive airway pressure (BiPAP) machines, and the unreasonable risk of substantial harm to the public health posed by the degradation of the polyester-based polyurethane (PE-PUR) sound abatement foam used in those products.” The FDA stated the order was necessary “to eliminate the unreasonable risk of harm posed by the recalled products, because the company’s notification efforts to date have been inadequate."

The notification was prompted by the FDA’s outrage after hearing from numerous patients and suppliers of who were completely unaware of the recall and had received inadequate information on how to proceed in respect to the recall process. The order was necessary the FDA said to mandate that Philips improve its communications about the recall and serious risked posed by the recalled defective CPAP machines with patients and the public. The FDA expressed further concerns that despite engaging with Philips about its communications, there was likely a large number of patients still using the recalled CPAP machines who were unaware of the serious health risks presented by the defective CPAP machines.

Question 9

HOW LONG HAVE THE DEFECTIVE CPAP MACHINES BEEN ON THE MARKET?

Accepted Answer

​​The defective CPAP machines have been sold to patients since 2009, so some users have been exposed to the foam and gases for more than a decade.

Question 10

HOW DO I KNOW IF I HAVE A PHILLIPS RECALLED CPAP MACHINE?

Accepted Answer

​​Check the device registration and then the voluntary recall information page which contains a list and pictures of the recalled Philips CPAP machines.
 
If you are still uncertain you can complete the registration process that allows you to look up the serial number of your device.
 
Finally, you can call Philips at call 877-907-7508 to confirm if you have one of the recalled Philips CPAP machines.

Question 11

SHOULD I CONTINUE TO USE MY PHILIPS CPAP MACHINE IF IT WAS PART OF THE PHILIPS CPAP RECALL?

Accepted Answer

Philips recommends that you discuss your options for continued CPAP treatment with your physician if you are using a Recalled Philips CPAP machine.  
 
According to the recall notice, Philips recognizes that “alternate ventilator options for therapy may not exist or may be severely limited for patients who require ventilator for life-sustaining therapy, or in cases where disruption is unacceptable. At the treating clinical team’s discretion, the benefits of continued ventilator use may outweigh the risks in these situations.”

Philips acknowledges that patients requiring life-sustaining ventilator therapy may not have alternate ventilator options or may have severely limited options, according to the recall notice. "The clinical team caring for these patients may decide that the ventilators' continued use is worth the risks.” 
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Yes, ​there are several alternatives to CPAP machines for treating sleep apnea including lifestyle modifications, oral devices and surgery.  However, before you make any major changes to your sleep apnea treatment plan, you should speak with your doctor. This will help you identify the root causes of your sleep apnea and help you find the best treatment for you.

Question 12

IS A RECALLED PHILIPS CPAP MACHINE HARMFUL?

Accepted Answer

​​If you breathe in chemicals or swallow some of the small pieces of foam that have broken apart it could potentially result in serious injury, including causing permanent impairment, and requiring medical intervention to prevent permanent injury, according to the FDA.

Question 13

HOW DO I SEEK A REPLACEMENT OF MY RECALLED PHILIPS CPAP MACHINE?

Accepted Answer

​To seek a replacement of your Recalled Philips CPAP machine, ​go to Philips’ website where you can register your device for the company's comprehensive repair and replace program. Philips previously announced that it had received authorization from the FDA to start replacing the defective foam in affected devices or replacing them with a new DreamStation 2 model in the U.S.  If you no longer want to use this specific product, ask about a Philips CPAP Recall Refund.

Question 14

SHOULD I REPORT ANY PHILIPS CPAP SIDE EFFECTS I SUFFERED FROM MY RECALLED PHILIPS CPAP MACHINE?

Accepted Answer

Philips recommends that you discuss your options for continued CPAP treatment with your physician if you are using a Recalled Philips CPAP machine.  
 
According to the recall notice, Philips recognizes that “alternate ventilator options for therapy may not exist or may be severely limited for patients who require ventilator for life-sustaining therapy, or in cases where disruption is unacceptable. At the treating clinical team’s discretion, the benefits of continued ventilator use may outweigh the risks in these situations.”

Philips acknowledges that patients requiring life-sustaining ventilator therapy may not have alternate ventilator options or may have severely limited options, according to the recall notice. "The clinical team caring for these patients may decide that the ventilators' continued use is worth the risks.” 
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Yes, ​there are several alternatives to CPAP machines for treating sleep apnea including lifestyle modifications, oral devices and surgery.  However, before you make any major changes to your sleep apnea treatment plan, you should speak with your doctor. This will help you identify the root causes of your sleep apnea and help you find the best treatment for you.

Question 15

IS A RECALLED PHILIPS CPAP MACHINE HARMFUL?

Accepted Answer

​​If you breathe in chemicals or swallow some of the small pieces of foam that have broken apart it could potentially result in serious injury, including causing permanent impairment, and requiring medical intervention to prevent permanent injury, according to the FDA.

Question 16

HOW DO I SEEK A REPLACEMENT OF MY RECALLED PHILIPS CPAP MACHINE?

Accepted Answer

​To seek a replacement of your Recalled Philips CPAP machine, ​go to Philips’ website where you can register your device for the company's comprehensive repair and replace program. Philips previously announced that it had received authorization from the FDA to start replacing the defective foam in affected devices or replacing them with a new DreamStation 2 model in the U.S.  If you no longer want to use this specific product, ask about a Philips CPAP Recall Refund.

Question 17

SHOULD I REPORT ANY PHILIPS CPAP SIDE EFFECTS I SUFFERED FROM MY RECALLED PHILIPS CPAP MACHINE?

Accepted Answer

​Yes, the FDA is encouraging people who had a problem related to the recalled devices to report the problem through the MedWatch Voluntary Reporting Form or call 1-800-332-1088 for more information.  Make sure to provide all information about your recalled Phillips CPAP machine including model, type, registration number, etc., along with a detailed description of any problems you suffered with you recalled Phillips CPAP machine including all Philips CPAP machine side effects you suffered.

Question 18

HOW DO I GET STARTED IF I SUFFERED PHILLIPS CPAP MACHINE SIDE EFFECTS?

Accepted Answer

​If you used a recalled Philips CPAP machine and have been diagnosed with cancer or another related Philips CPAP machine side effect, fill out and submit the form below for a Free Case Evaluation with a Philips CPAP lawyer to see if you are eligible for a Philips CPAP lawsuit and possibly entitled to substantial compensation.

Question 19

WHY SHOULD I FILE A PHILIPS CPAP LAWSUIT?

Accepted Answer

If you or a loved one suffered Philips CPAP side effects, you have a right to file a claim for compensation for your pain and suffering and other damages such as lost wages, hospital and medical bills. A Phillips CPAP lawyer will investigate your claim for free of charge to determine if you are eligible for a Philips CPAP lawsuit.  Time is limited to file a Philips CPAP lawsuit, so contact Philips CPAP lawyer Timothy L. Miles as soon as possible for a no-obligation, free case evaluation.

Question 20

IF I USED ONE OF THE DEFECTIVE CPAP MACHINES, HOW MUCH COMPENSATION CAN I GET IN A PHILIPS CPAP LAWSUIT?

Accepted Answer

​If you used a Philips CPAP machine and have been diagnosed with cancer or another related serious Philips CPAP side effect such as Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), a respiratory condition, or any suffered another one of the serious Philips CPAP machine side effects, then you are probably eligible for a Philips CPAP Lawsuit.  If you have additional questions, you can contact Philips CPAP Lawyer Timothy L. Miles today for a free and confidential case evaluation to see if you are eligible for a Philips CPAP Lawsuit and possibly be entitled to substantial compensation.

Question 21

HOW DO I KNOW IF I AM ELIGIBLE FOR A PHILIPS CPAP LAWSUIT

Accepted Answer

​If you used a Philips CPAP machine and have been diagnosed with cancer or another related serious Philips CPAP side effect such as Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), a respiratory condition, or any suffered another one of the serious Philips CPAP machine side effects, then you are probably eligible for a Philips CPAP Lawsuit.  If you have additional questions, you can contact Philips CPAP Lawyer Timothy L. Miles today for a free and confidential case evaluation to see if you are eligible for a Philips CPAP Lawsuit and possibly be entitled to substantial compensation.

Question 22

HOW MUCH DOES IT COST TO HIRE A PHILIPS CPAP LAWYER TO FILE A PHILIPS CPAP LAWSUIT?

Accepted Answer

​​It does not cost anything to hire a Philips CPAP lawyer if you are eligible for a Philips CPAP lawsuit.  We take all cases on a contingency basis which means we do not get paid unless we win or settle your case.  A Philips CPAP lawyer can explain the process of the Phillips CPAP lawsuit and answer any questions you may have free of charge, so contact Phillips CPAP lawyer Timothy L. Miles today for a free case evaluation and see if you meet the Philips CPAP lawsuit criteria.

Question 23

WHAT CAN A PHILIPS CPAP LAWYER DO FOR ME IF I USED A DEFECTIVE CPAP MACHINE AND SUFFERED PHILIPS CPAP SIDE EFFECTS?

Accepted Answer

​Because of the complexity of the cases and the need to hire experts, a products liability attorney is the go-to attorney when you have been injured by a product that is defective like the Philips CPAP Machine. A Philips CPAP Lawyer, who is an experienced products liability attorney, can help you by putting you in the best possible position to win your Philips CPAP Lawsuit and recover the most compensation if you are eligible for a Philips CPAP Lawsuit. Call Philips CPAP Lawyer Timothy L. Miles today to see if you meet the meet the Philips CPAP lawsuit criteria and are eligible for a Philips CPAP Lawsuit and possibly entitled to substantial compensation.

Question 24

WHAT IS THE STATUS OF THE PHILIPS CPAP LAWSUITS?

Accepted Answer

After numerous Phillips CPAP Lawsuits were filed in various federal courts across the country, the Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation (MDL) transferred all of the cases involving Recalled Philips CPAP Machines for coordinated pretrial proceedings to the Western District of Pennsylvania and assigned to U.S. District Judge Joy Flowers Conti.  Judge Conti has appointed a Phillips CPAP settlement master coordinate with the parties in the hope of an early settlement.

​If unsuccessful, there will be a small group of representative plaintiffs who will prepare for a trial in early 2013.  These representative trials are referred to as "Bellwether trials" and are used to help the attorneys gauge how the evidence that will be presented in each case is perceived by the jury.

Phillips CPAP Lawsuits, both class actions and individual actions, continue to be filed around the country and the Philips CPAP Lawsuit is expected to be one of the largest MDLs in U.S. History.

Question 25

IF I USED A RECALLED PHILIPS CPAP MACHINE, HOW DOES A PHILIPS CPAP MACHINE RECALL LAWSUIT WORK?

Accepted Answer

First, a Philips CPAP lawyer will confirm your case meets the Philips CPAP lawsuit criteria.  Next, but before your lawsuit is officially filed with the court, your lawyer will fully explain the process and will then need to ask you a few questions about your (or your family member’s) medical history.  For instance, he or she may need when and how the diagnosis came about, and how the side effects from the Recalled Philips CPAP Machine have affected your life.

Your Philips CPAP Lawyer will then draft what is known as a complaint. This will be a multi-page document explaining why the defendant is responsible for your injuries and what damages (that is, compensation) you are seeking.

Once your complaint is filed with the court, your Philips CPAP Lawsuit officially begins. From here, it will be a lot of back and forth between your lawyer and the attorney(s) for the defendant in an attempt to resolve the matter. The attorneys may take review documents, take depositions, issue subpoenas, hire experts, calculate damages, attend hearings, and file motions, briefs, evidence or other documents with the court during the stages of the lawsuit.

If your Philips CPAP lawsuit is not dismissed and a settlement cannot be reached, the case will proceed to a jury trial.

Question 26

HOW MANY PEOPLE HAVE BEEN INJURED FROM A DEFECTIVE CPAP MACHINE?

Accepted Answer

The number of medical device reports (MDR) associated with the June 2021 recall of Philips Respironics ventilators, bilevel po​sitive airway pressure, (BiPAP) and continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) machines has been updated by the FDA to 98,000 which includes 346 deaths.

The update reflects mandatory reports from Philips and voluntary reports from health professionals, consumers, and patients received from Nov. 1, 2022, to Dec. 31, 2022 associated with the Recalled Philips CPAP Machine.

The FDA says it will conduct an in-depth review of the new MDRs, including possible reasons for the increased number of reports.  The MDRs include a wide range of injuries from the Philips CPAP Machine, including respiratory problems, infection, headache, cough, difficulty breathing, dizziness, nodules, and chest pain.  To date, Philips states that 2,460,000 new replacement devices and repair kits have been shipped to the United States and 90% of the production of replacement devices and repair kits globally has been completed.

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