The Villages CPAP Cancer Attorney

How The Villages CPAP Cancer Attorney Can Help You

In June 2021, Philips Respironics (Philips) issued a voluntary recall of certain continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) machines as well as other types of machines used to assist with breathing. The reason for the recall? There is a potential for the machines to cause health problems, including lung injury and cancer. At Babiarz Law Firm, PA, we help people that believe they have been injured by a Phillips CPAP machine or other breathing devices evaluate their claim to see if they may qualify for compensation. As Philips is the largest producer of CPAP machines in the world, it is possible that up to four million machines are affected. If you suspect you have been injured by a breathing machine from Philips, contact our firm to speak with a Florida CPAP cancer attorney. 

Types of Philips Machines Recalled

The recalled machines include the following models:

• Aeris
• BiPAP A30/A40 Series Device Models
• BiPAP V30
• C-Series ASV, S/T, AVAPS
• Dorma 400 and 500 CPAP
• DreamStation ASV
• DreamStation CPAP, Auto CPAP, BiPAP
• DreamStation Go CPAP, APAP
• DreamStation ST, AVAPS
• E30
• Garbin Plus
• LifeVent
• OmniLab Advanced Plus In-Lab Titration Device
• REMstar SE Auto CPAP
• SystemOne (Q-Series)
• Trilogy 100
• Trilogy 200

Injuries Suffered

Some of the injuries people may suffer due to the of Philips CPAP and other breathing machines that have been recalled include:

• Irritation to upper airway and/or respiratory tract
• Irritation to skin, eyes, and/or throat
• Nosebleed
• Headache
• Asthma
• Heart attack or failure
• Feelings of claustrophobia
• Lung inflammation and/or damage
• Liver and/or kidney damage
• Cancer of kidney, lung, liver, and/or colon
• Cough
• Liver disease
• Kidney disease
• Stroke
• Chest pressure 
• Sinus infections
• Nausea 
• Vomiting
• Respiratory failure
• Feeling short of breath

Possible Injury Causes

So, how exactly are these machines causing these injuries and ailments? The source of the problems seems to be the polyester-based polyurethane (PE-PUR) foam used in the recalled models. PE-PUR has been found to emit toxic chemical gasses as well as disintegrate into small particles that are then ingested or inhaled by the person using the breathing machine. 

How Babiarz Law Firm Can Help

At Babiarz Law Firm, we understand your frustration that a machine that was supposed to help you live a better quality of life has instead possibly made you ill. We investigate whether or not a Philips CPAP or other breathing machine is responsible for your cancer or other illness, and if it is, we help you recover the compensation you are due. Our firm has vast experience in injury claims, and meeting with a CPAP cancer attorney in The Villages at our firm is the first step to obtaining the compensation you are due.

Contact a The Villages CPAP Cancer Attorney

If you or a loved one has suffered an injury that you believe is due to the use of a Philips CPAP or other breathing apparatus, contact our firm today by calling 352-205-7599 or via our contact page. A skilled The Villages CPAP cancer attorney from our firm can look into your ability to recover compensation for your injury.