Who Can File a Ventilator Recall Lawsuit?

National CPAP recall attorneys provide information on who qualifies to file a Philips CPAP recall lawsuit for cancer

Any person who utilized any one among more than twenty different types of BiPAP, CPAP or ventilator breathing machines listed in the Philips CPAP recall and then developed cancer or another serious medical problem may be eligible to file a claim against the manufacturer. Among those on the list are three different types of Philips breathing machines: life-supporting mechanical ventilators, bilevel PAP machines and CPAP machines used for the treatment of sleep apnea. The Netherlands-based Royal Philips evidently learned of the risk of cancer when patients and doctors filed reports. The problem is a foam component for sound abatement made of a substance known as PE-PUR. Critics say company executives became aware of the risk of BiPAP cancer over months or years leading up to June 2021 when the Philips ventilator recall was issued, resulting in countless innocent Americans becoming exposed to a deadly risk for cancer with no warning or prior knowledge.

Individuals who developed cancer or another serious side effect of a Philips CPAP machine or ventilator are seeking clarification on the qualifications required to participate in a Philips ventilator cancer lawsuit. Our law firm offers free, no-obligation, confidential consultations to anyone who fits this description. The basic qualifications considered in each Philips CPAP recall lawsuit claim are as follows:

• Breathing machine affected by the Philips BiPAP recall: The Philips ventilator recall includes more than twenty different devices that fall into three categories: the first two, Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) and bilevel Positive Airway Pressure (bilevel PAP) machines are both used to treat sleep apnea; the third kind includes life-supporting mechanical ventilators. The full list of devices included in the Philips CPAP recall includes: Philips CPAP and BiLevel PAP devices manufactured before April 26, 2021, under all serial numbers; E30 model continuous ventilator; DreamStation non-life supporting continuous ventilator models ASV, ST, and AVAPS; SystemOne ASV4 model continuous ventilators; C Series continuous ventilator; OmniLab Advanced Plus in-lab titration device; SystemOne Q series models; DreamStation CPAP, Auto CPAP, and BiPAP ventilator models; DreamStation Go CPAP and APAP models of non-continuous ventilators; Dorma 400 and 500 CPAP models of non-continuous ventilators; REMStar SE Auto CPAP models of non-continuous ventilators; The Trilogy 100, Trilogy 200, Garbin Plus, Aeris, and LifeVent continuous ventilators; The A-Series BiPAP V30 Auto and Hybrid A30 continuous ventilators. A total of 3 to 4 millions units were recalled around the globe as a result of the Philips ventilator recall. If you or a loved one used a machine on this list, you may be eligible to file a BiPAP recall claim.
• Cancer or a Serious Side Effect: According to the Philips CPAP Recall, patients are put at risk when a foam component made of PE-PUR, or polyester-based polyurethane, begins to break down. The degradation of this part causes toxic particles and gases to be released into the machine's airstream. Inhaling these toxic substances puts the patient at risk for cancer and can cause other side effects including headache and dizziness; irritation of the eyes, skin and respiratory tract; hypersensitivity; and nausea and vomiting. If you or a loved one was diagnosed with cancer or developed other severe ventilator side effects from a device on the BiPAP recall list, you may be eligible to file a claim.

Any individual or family member of an individual who meets these qualifications may be eligible to file a CPAP recall lawsuit against Philips. Many families express not wanting to file a claim, but there are many important reasons to consider doing so: First and foremost for some, the cost of medical care today is often very high and can be quite unpredictable. Filing a ventilator recall lawsuit is the only way to seek compensation for the expense of medical treatment, pain, suffering, and loss associated with the BiPAP recall. Others find the opportunity to hold Philips accountable for disregard for consumer safety to be the most compelling reasons to file a CPAP cancer lawsuit. Critics say Philips executives knew or should have known of the risk of exposure to toxic and carcinogenic substances long before the Philips ventilator recall was issued, and could have prevented millions from the dangers posed by this popular line of medical device.

Attorneys are currently providing free, no obligation BiPAP cancer lawsuit case reviews and are available to speak with you and your family about your circumstances. To learn more about filing a claim, please fill out the simple form on this page.