The number of people impacted by a defective CPAP machine to combat their sleep apnea continues to grow. There have been more than 90,000 reports about problems with the devices, including 260 reports of people who died—all since April 2021. The FDA is now conducting an in-depth review into why these numbers have spiked in the last year and a half. Our attorneys understand that you expected your medical device to work properly and not cause more serious health problems. It is time for you to take action and get the compensation you deserve for your serious injuries.
Health Conditions Caused by Foam
Philips Respironics issued a recall last summer because the machines manufactured between 2009 to June 2021 were defective. The machines used soundproofing foam, but as the PE-PUR foam degraded over time, more than five million people who used these CPAP, BiPAP, or ventilator machines may have been exposed to harmful particles while breathing.
The reports filed by Philips Respironics to the FDA included mandatory reports from Philips and voluntary reports from health professionals and consumers. They mention serious health injuries including various forms of cancer, pneumonia, asthma, infection, headache, cough, difficulty breathing, dizziness, nodules, and chest pain.
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