Philips DreamStation CPAP Lawsuit Filed Over Mouth Cancer, Pneumonia Injuries
The Philips DreamStation CPAP lawsuit identifies Wm. T. Burnett Foam LLC as the provider of the recalled toxic sound abatement foam used in the devices.
The Philips DreamStation CPAP lawsuit identifies Wm. T. Burnett Foam LLC as the provider of the recalled toxic sound abatement foam used in the devices.
Plaintiff says she had to undergo a lumpectomy and radiation treatment due to breast cancer caused by her Philips CPAP machine, which was recalled due to toxic sound abatement foam
Lung cancer was caused by chemicals released from the Philips CPAP machine's degrading sound abatement foam, the lawsuit alleges
Lawsuit seeks damages for individuals exposed to higher levels of toxic chemicals from the combination of Philips CPAP and SoClean ozone cleaners.
Plaintiff indicates he was unaware Philips DreamStation caused lung cancer diagnosis until a recall was issued by the manufacturer earlier this year
FDA inspectors found repeated failures to investigate or address reports that Philips CPAP foam degraded and released toxic chemicals
Inspection reveals Philips Respironics knew about sound abatement foam degradation problems as early as November 2015, and management took no corrective actions until April 2021
Judge expects to assign 12 attorneys to form a plaintiffs' steering committee, along with a lead counsel and liaison counsel to represent plaintiffs' interests
The lawsuits allege SoClean Ozone CPAP cleaning devices emit dangerous levels of gas, causing injuries similar to those reported with recalled Philips DreamStation CPAP machines
Claim joins a growing number of other lawsuits over sound abatement foam in Philips DreamStation CPAP machines, which were recalled in July due to health risks that may result from breathing toxic chemicals and gases.