Philips CPAP Recall Consent Decree Negotiations Taking Place with Justice Department: NYT Reports
The justice department has been investigating the Philips CPAP recall over why it was delayed and why the rollout appeared to have been botched
The justice department has been investigating the Philips CPAP recall over why it was delayed and why the rollout appeared to have been botched
More than 90,000 adverse event reports link Philips CPAP sound abatement foam exposure to deaths, cancer, pneumonia, infections and other health problems.
It is the latest stumble in the company's efforts to remediate and replace recalled Philips CPAP devices and ventilators
The Class I designation for the Philips CPAP face mask magnet recall is the most serious recall classification, meaning users face a risk of serious injury or death.
The SoClean lawsuit indicates Philips knew ozone was not the problem with its recalled CPAP devices years before the recall was announced.
Through the use of a Master Long Form Complaint and individual Short Form Complaints, individuals will be able to file Philips CPAP lawsuit directly in the MDL court.
An estimated 2.2 million consumers have not received replacements for their recalled Philips CPAP machines
Volatile organic compounds found in the recalled Philips BiPAP machines can enter users' airways, putting them at risk of serious injury or death, according to an FDA update that categorized the problems as a Class I recall.
Lawsuit alleges Philips DreamStation CPAP machine carried no warnings of possible cancer risks from exposure to deteriorating sound abatement foam inside the device
Court approved registry will help create a census of Philips CPAP claims being investigated by lawyers, and toll the statute of limitations before lawsuits are filed.