PHILLIPS DREAMSTATION CPAP RECALL LAWYERS
Did your Dreamstation CPAP poison you with toxic foam particles?
Phillips, one of the biggest makers of sleep apnea machines, has recalled millions of Bi-Level PAP and CPAP mechanical ventilator devices in the United States. The recall of their sleep apnea machines is due to serious potential health risks related to the toxic polyester-based polyurethane(PE-PUR) foam these devices were equipped with to keep the machine quit during use. The sound abatement foam may degrade over time and release toxic particles into the air pathway of the machine and be inhaled directly into the lungs of their customers. Phillips concedes the degraded particles and gases may be toxic to patients and could potentially cause cancer.
Phillips has advised customers using their C-PAP and Bi-Level PAP machines to stop using them immediately and consult with their physician to discuss the best options for continued treatment.
Potential Toxic Polyester-Based Polyurethane Foam Exposure Side Effects
Philips Respironics has received many complaints about the presence of black debris or black particles within the airpath circuit (extending from the device outlet, humidifier, tubing, and mask).
Side effects from chronically inhaling toxic foam particles may include:
- Asthma
- Wheezing
- Decreased lung function
- Reactive Airways Dysfunction Syndrome (RADS)
- Headaches
- Shortness of breath
- Watery eyes
- Chronic bronchitis
- Dizziness
- Difficulty breathing
- Lung damage
- Nausea, vomiting
- Irritation (nose, eyes, throat)
- Dry cough
Bronchial asthma
Pulmonary Hypersensitivity
Decreased pulmonary function
IS THERE A MEDICAL TEST TO SEE IF I HAVE BEEN EXPOSED?
Chemicals in the foam particles can be measured in blood and urine. Because these chemicals leave the body fairly rapidly (within days), the tests must be conducted soon after exposure. These tests are not routinely available in a doctor’s office, but the samples can be sent to special laboratories by your doctor for analysis.
FREE CASE EALUATION BY EXPERIENCED TOXIC EXPOSURE ATTORNEYS
If you or a loved one used one of Phillips recalled sleep apnea machines and are now suffering from serious respiratory side effects you think may be related to chronically in haling polyester-based polyurethane foam particles, contact our law firm today to speak with an experienced lawyer who can answer your questions, explain your legal rights and evaluate your claim.
We offer free, no-obligation consultations and represent all clients on a contingent fee basis, meaning you pay no out of pocket fees or costs unless we successfully resolve your claim.
