CPAP and BiPAP machines are medical devices used to help patients diagnosed with sleep apnea breathe during the night. The devices deliver continuous pressurized air through tubing that is connected to a mask that an individual may wear over their nose and mouth during sleep. Phillips Respironics is one of the top two leading CPAP manufacturers that develop and distribute these medical devices known as Continuous Positive Airway Pressure machines, or CPAP machines. These devices are marketed and given to patients to help treat individuals who suffer from sleep apnea, which is a medical condition in which, during sleep, a sleeper's airway becomes temporarily blocked.
In 2021, Phillips Respironics announced that they would be voluntarily recalling millions of units of their CPAP and BiPAP (bi-level positive airway pressure) devices, as they were found to be linked to a higher risk of developing cancer or other serious health issues. It is estimated that nearly 1 out of every 15 Americans suffer from sleep apnea, making the potential population of people who may have been led to use this defective medical device quite vast. This product's manufacturing materials, namely the polyurethane foam that is used in the machine to reduce excess noise, were found to degrade into particulates that may be inhaled and have been found to emit toxic gases. In the recall notice, Phillips Respironics admitted that the company had received several complaints of users experiencing black particles in their airways due to usage of Phillips CPAP products. In addition, users have reported lung damage, kidney damage, headaches, chest pain, sinus infections, chest pressure, and cough related to using the product. It has been suggested that Phillips Respironics failed to warn consumers of the risk, defectively designed the machines, made fraudulent representations, and committed acts of gross negligence, amongst other potential offenses.
Phillips CPAP and BiPAP machines, if manufactured before April of 2021, have been linked to severe medical issues, including cancer. If you or a loved one was diagnosed with cancer or other serious health issues after using this product due to the negligence of this company, you might be entitled to compensation for your pain and suffering, medical bills, and lost wages.
If you were diagnosed with a severe medical condition after using a Phillips CPAP or BiPAP machine to treat sleep apnea that was manufactured before April 26, 2021, you might be entitled to compensation. CPAP and BiPAP machines that have been recalled due to their potential to cause harm include: A-Series BiPAP A30, A-Series BiPAP A40, A-Series BiPAP V30 Auto, C-Series ASV, C-Series S/T, and AVAPS, Dorma 400, Dorma 500, DreamStation ASV, DreamStation Go, DreamStation ST, AVAPS, E30 (Emergency Use Authorization), Garbin Plus, Aeris, LifeVent, OmniLab Advanced+, REMstar SE Auto, SystemOne (Q-Series), SystemOne, ASV4, Trilogy 100, and Trilogy 200.
The greater the amount of evidence we can present with your claim, the greater the likelihood of success and obtaining the largest settlement possible. Evidence may look like care summary notes, ER visits, NICU physician's notes, declarations from witnesses, and more. Our legal team at Ali Awad Law will discuss your case with you and assist you with navigating the evidence collection process and presenting the more comprehensive claim possible to get the compensation you deserve.
While lawsuits are arising against these corporate defendants all over the country, it is vital to understand in which county and in which court it is proper to file your claim. Our attorneys will gather information from you regarding the chain of events surrounding the injuries to your infant and family. They will ensure that your claim is filed correctly in the proper court under the appropriate jurisdiction.
Our experienced attorneys have the legal knowledge and dedication to fight for the justice you deserve against large corporations such as Abbott Laboratories, Inc. and Mead Johnson and Company, LLC for the irreparable harm they have caused you and your family. Our team of legal experts will fight hard to present the best possible legal claim to the court and see that you get the highest compensation possible for the injuries sustained.
Our legal experts here at Ali Awad Law are familiar with the intricacies of these cases and what it takes to get the compensation you deserve for your family's injuries. Our legal team will work with you to gather the evidence needed to file your claim, assist you with filing your claim under the proper jurisdiction, and help to settle your case in a court of law to get the maximum compensation possible for your family.
Many states have a statute of limitations for CPAP cancer or injury lawsuits. However, the majority of individuals who may have been injured from these recalled faulty products will fall within those time limits, if they contact an attorney in the near future. To find out more regarding specific time limits for your claim, contact us and one of our legal professionals will be in touch with you shortly.
As the products have been recalled, it is generally advisable to stop using the machine right away. Should your CPAP or BiPAP machine to treat sleep apnea be on the recall list, you should discontinue use immediately and contact your medical provider. If you are a patient who relies on a recalled Phillips ventilator for life support, you should be transferred to an alternative ventilator.
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Here at Ali Awad Law, we are committed to representing all victims involved in a Phillips CPAP recall lawsuit on a contingency fee basis. This means that there will never be any out-of-pocket legal fees, and we will only receive compensation if we win your case and you receive compensation for your claim.