{"id":1786,"date":"2021-09-24T19:05:48","date_gmt":"2021-09-24T19:05:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cochranfirm.com\/washington-dc\/?post_type=practice_areas&#038;p=1786"},"modified":"2026-03-19T03:57:58","modified_gmt":"2026-03-19T08:57:58","slug":"cpap-recall","status":"publish","type":"practice_areas","link":"https:\/\/www.cochranfirm.com\/washington-dc\/practice-areas\/cpap-recall\/","title":{"rendered":"CPAP Recall"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"CPAP and BiPAP Machines Linked to Cancer | Cochran Firm Baltimore\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/H-_K1ss2aS8?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>On June 14<sup>th<\/sup>, Philips announced a recall of many of its Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (\u201cCPAP\u201d) and Bi-Level Positive Airway Pressure (\u201cBiPAP\u201d) machines, and ventilators, due to an increased risk of cancer and other injuries. CPAP and BiPAP machines are used to treat sleep apnea, and ventilators are used to treat respiratory failure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The products in question contain polyester-based polyurethane (PE-PUR) foam for sound abatement. It\u2019s now known that the PE-PUR foam may break down and be inhaled or injested, which may emit volatile organic compounds (VOCs), resulting in potential harm to organs and cancer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><em>What Machines are Affected by the Recall?<\/em><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Not all Philips CPAP\/BiPAP machines or ventilators are being recalled. Many of the devices being recalled are from Philips\u2019 DreamStation line. The recall affects serial numbers of the follow devices manufactured between 2009 and April 26, 2021.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>CPAP and BiPAP Devices<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>E30 (Emergency Use Authorization)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>DreamStation ASV<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>DreamStation ST, AVAPS<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>SystemOne ASV4<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>C-Series ASV<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>C-Series S\/T and AVAPS<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>OmniLab Advanced+<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Noncontinuous Ventilator<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>SystemOne (Q-Series)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>DreamStation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>DreamStation Go<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Dorma 400<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Dorma 500<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>REMstar SE Auto<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Ventilators<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Trilogy 100<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Trilogy 200<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Garbin Plus, Aeris, LifeVent<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A-Series BiPAP Hybrid A30 (not marketed in US)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><em>Do I Qualify to File a Lawsuit?<\/em><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Anyone who used a recalled Philips device (CPAP\/BiPAP\/ventilator) and later developed health issues or anyone who lost a loved one due to these injuries may qualify.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Some of the health conditions include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Acute Respiratory Distress System (ARDS)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.drugwatch.com\/health\/cancer\/bladder-cancer\/\">Bladder Cancer<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Brain Cancer<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Breast Cancer<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Chemical Poisoning<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Heart Attack<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Heart Failure<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Hematopoietic Cancer<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Kidney Cancer<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Kidney\/Renal Damage<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Kidney\/Renal Disease<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Leukemia<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Liver Cancer<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Liver Damage<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Liver Disease<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.drugwatch.com\/health\/cancer\/lung-cancer\/\">Lung Cancer<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Lung Damage<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Lung Disease<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Lymphatic Cancer<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Multiple Myeloma<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Nasal Cancer<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Papillary Carcinoma<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pleural Effusion<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Prostate Cancer<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Reactive Airway Disease (RAD)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Rectal Cancer<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Respiratory Failure<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Severe Ear Inflammation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Severe Nose Inflammation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Severe Throat Inflammation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.drugwatch.com\/health\/cancer\/stomach-cancer\/\">Stomach Cancer<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Testicular Cancer<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Thyroid Cancer<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The experienced team of product liability lawyers of The Cochran Firm, DC are actively evaluating legal claims associated with Philips\u2019 CPAP\/BiPAP\/ventilators alleged link with serious health conditions or cancer. If you or someone you love suffered injury after using one of the listed Philips devices, please contact us at 202-682-5800 to receive a free consultation. All inquiries are completely confidential. Because time limits apply to filing a claim, we recommend getting in touch at your earliest convenience. The Cochran Firm, DC is accepting claims nationwide for Philips CPAP\/BiPAP\/ventilator cases.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":2,"template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_seopress_robots_primary_cat":"","_seopress_titles_title":"Philips CPAP Recall Lawyer | Washington DC","_seopress_titles_desc":"Used a recalled Philips CPAP? Our Washington DC attorneys are investigating cancer and injury claims. Free consultation. 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