If you used a Philips CPAP machine between 2009 and 2021, and you have developed a respiratory condition, have lung damage, or have developed cancer as a result of the faulty performance of the device, you could be entitled to compensation. Philips sleep apnea machines made during the period named in the class action cases spewed harmful gasses and foam particulate into the mouths and lungs of the people who used them. Those patients have since developed health conditions that led to a recall of the products in 2021.

Fifty new cases are added to this class action lawsuit per month. Philips has set aside $15 million to pay out on claims and recalls related to the class action case. While millions of Philips CPAP machines were recalled, many people were not aware of the risks associated with the device that they were using to support healthy sleep.

Which Devices Have Been Recalled?

A variety of Philips CPAP and BiPAP devices have been recalled due to the class action case. The machines that are involved in the recall began production in 2009. Philips has released a wide array of different reports claiming different levels of risk associated with the devices since they were first linked with negative health outcomes in consumers who had used them.

Philips has admitted that there is a link between these devices and various health conditions, but they have been unclear about the degree to which consumers were exposed to faulty foam and chemical gasses during use. The foam materials used in these devices were intended to help them to operate more quietly. Gasses linked with cancer and other negative health outcomes caused by the devices could be produced by a variety of different parts of the machines.

For many years, Philips has been one of the only companies producing CPAP and BiPAP devices. This means that nearly everyone in the United States who purchased one of these devices from 2009 until 2023 has been exposed to the risks associated with the class action case. Philips should have notified consumers and medical professionals as soon as they had obtained knowledge that their devices could cause health problems and expose consumers to potential health risks. Placing doctors in the position of being unable to treat various health and breathing conditions due to faulty Philips BiPAP and CPAP machines is incredibly negligent on the part of the manufacturer.

What Health Conditions Are Associated With the Philips CPAP Recall?

People who used Philips CPAP machines during the period leading up to the recall might experience a wide array of different health problems and conditions. The common respiratory & head/neck conditions linked with faulty CPAP/BiPAP devices made by Philips are included but not limited to:

• Sarcoidosis
• Pulmonary Fibrosis
• Pneumonitis
• Oral cavity cancer
• Oropharynx cancer
• Nasal cavity/ sinus cancer
• Nasopharynx cancer
• Larynx cancer
• Hypopharynx cancer
• Salivary cancer
• Lung Cancer

What Can You Do if You Believe You Have Been Harmed by Roundup?

There are many related symptoms that might be considered in this class action case. Your lawyer will be able to assess if your symptoms are considered under the umbrella of the class action case. This case is still developing as well, so new health conditions could be linked to these faulty CPAP machines in the next few years.

Get in touch with us now and find out how you can seek justice for your case. We’ll connect you with the best attorney in our network so you can explore your options.