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CPAP Lawsuit – Lung Injuries & Cancer

If you used a CPAP OR BiPAP sleep apnea machine, manufactured by Phillips Respironics, and have been diagnosed with cancer, lung problems or organ failure you may be entitled to file a Utah CPAP Lawsuit for your injuries.

The James Esparza Law Firm is here to help you. We are evaluating claims for those that want justice and compensation for their life altering CPAP injuries. Contact us for a confidential consultation of your situation and of filing a Utah Phillips CPAP lawsuit. The call is free at 1-800-745-4050.

What is the Problem?

Phillips has issued a recall of some of their CPAP and BiPAP machines because users of the CPAP machines may have been breathing a toxic substance that can cause cancer and lead to other serious health problems.

Phillips CPAP and BiPAP are machines that push a stream of pressurized air through an air filter and into a flexible tube.  From the flexible tube air is pushed into a sealable mask assisting users in breathing correctly while they slept.

To abate the sound of the machine, Phillips used a polyurethan foam to make the machine run quieter. Over time the foam may break down, especially where people use ozone cleaning methods or where the foam is exposed to high heat and humidity. Once the foam breaks down, the foam debris or certain chemicals released into the device’s air pathway may be inhaled or swallowed by the person using the device.

What do Phillips CPAP Lawsuit Allege?

Phillips CPAP Lawsuits are based on the sound legal doctrines of:

Design Defect

In simple terms the CPAP machines were sold in a defective and unsafe condition for its intended use. The fact that the foam Phillips used degrades and causes cancer is substantial evidence for a lawsuit.

Failure to Warn

The failure to warn claim against Phillips is one interesting allegation. There are allegations that users complained for years of health problems associated with the CPAP machines, but nothing was done.  If through the discovery process plaintiffs can find internal document or other evidence that Phillips knew for months or years before the June 2021 recall, then the failure to warn claim will have a substantial effect on the outcome of Phillips CPAP lawsuits.

CPAP & BiPAP Machines Recalled by Phillips

Below is a list of recalled Phillips CPAP & BiPAP machines. We thought it would be helpful to publish a list of the recalled machines, especially for those who are affected.

CPAP and BiPaP Devices:

  • Dream Station ASV
  • Dream Station ST, AVAPS
  • System One ASV4
  • C-Series ASV
  • C-Series S/T and AVAPS
  • OmniLab Advanced+

Noncontinuous Ventilator:

  • SystemOne (Q Series)
  • Dream Station
  • Dream Station Go
  • Dorma 400
  • Dorma 500
  • REMstar SE Auto

Ventilators

  • Trilogy 100
  • Trilogy 200
  • Garbin Plus, Aeris, LifeVent

Continuous Ventilator, Minimum Vent Support, Facility Use

  • A-Series BiPAP Hybrid A30 (not marketed in US)
  • A-Series BiPAP V30 Auto

Continuous Ventilator, Non-life Supporting

  • A-Series BiPAP A40
  • A-Series BiPAP A30

What We Offer You!

We understand that a medical device failure can upend your life and that of your family’s. Survivors may suffer from painful, lifelong and debilitating personal injuries that can rob them of the career they loved, the passions they enjoyed and the relationships they cherished.

We know life may never be the same, but our team seriously takes our commitment to secure an outcome that will provide what our clients need to heal as best they can.

Attorney James Esparza is a responsive, experienced trial lawyer with a proven track record of success in cases involving defective medical devices. He is selective with cases. That means when we’re on board, you can be assured of personal attention and strong commitment to your claim.

Sometimes complex product liability, catastrophic injury and wrongful death claims take years to litigate. We have the patience and resolve to do it right. We know what it takes to win, and we have every intention of making that happen for each client.

If you used a CPAP or BiPAP machine, manufactured by Phillips Respironics, and have been diagnosed with cancer, lung problems or organ failure you may be entitled to file a Utah CPAP Lawsuit for your injuries.

Call the James Esparza Law Firm at 801-272-9100 if you have questions about filing a Utah Phillips CPAP lawsuit. The conversation is confidential. Our office has helped many rebuild their lives after suffering life-altering injuries. We can help you too.

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Our dedicated attorneys in Salt Lake City can help you file your CPAP lawsuit and navigate through what is a confusing process.