Category: Philips CPAP

A CPAP machine can directly affect your blood pressure, and not necessarily in a good way. In June of 2021, Philips Respironics instituted a voluntary recall of several of its products. Their CPAP machines are front and center in this recall.  Among the thirty-plus identified medical injuries that may arise from using the recalled CPAP…

Certain models of Philips CPAP devices are being recalled because they are causing respiratory issues and cancer in users. If you are using a Philips Respironics CPAP device, it is best to speak with your doctor immediately to determine the best alternatives for you.  If you regularly used a recalled Philips CPAP machine or similar…

So far, there have not been any reported cases of people who have died directly from CPAP machines. In June of 2021, Philips Respironics recalled CPAP machines, BiPAP machines, and ventilators fabricated between 2009 and April 26, 2021. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has classified the CPAP machines recall as Class I, meaning…

Experiencing an incident with a faulty medical device like Philips CPAP can be life-altering. The aftermath often leaves victims and their families in a state of turmoil and confusion. In such scenarios, it becomes crucial to seek legal assistance, especially from a Florida personal injury lawyer with experience in this domain. Our law firm stands…

CPAP machines generally don’t cause cancer to people who use them. In fact, these machines usually reduce the risk of developing health problems or cancer. However, the recalled CPAP devices by Philips Respironics were found to cause cancer because of the foam’s potential release and toxicity.  If you used a Philips Respironics CPAP machine and…

The CPAP settlement value varies according to each case, especially about the severity of health damages. Successful cases involving defective CPAP sleep apnea machines resulted in compensation. In June 2021, Philips Respironics began recalling CPAP machines, ventilators, and BiPAPs produced between 2009 and April 26, 2021. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is reaching…

Philips Respironics has issued a recall for their CPAP, BiPAP, and ventilators manufactured between 2009 to April 26, 2021. Efforts from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to reach out to the owners of the CPAP machines began in June 2021 due to multiple health risks linked to their use.  The attorneys at Chalik…

Many Philips CPAP machines have been recalled, but that doesn’t mean they are now off the market. Currently, there is a robust repair and replacement program in place, but this may take up to a year to complete. People who use CPAP machines may have serious side effects if they don’t use one.  It would…

Discovering that a medical device meant to improve your health is potentially causing harm can be shocking and overwhelming. For users of Philips CPAP machines, recent revelations about possible lung damage have created a storm of concern and uncertainty. It’s crucial to have a Florida personal injury lawyer in your corner in these situations. Chalik…

Per the Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine (JCSM), Philips CPAP machines can cause weight gain. That’s because the machine alters users’ basal metabolic rate (BMR), leading to a slower metabolism and increased weight gain. And that’s not all. In June 2021, the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) noted that Philips recalled many of its…