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• Lawsuit Alleges Recalled Philips CPAP PE-PUR Foam Exposed Users to Risk of Cancer, Organ Failure, Other Health Effects

  September 10, 2021

  Irvin Jackson

  Recalled Philips CPAP machines could carry a risk of cancer, asthma, inflammatory responses and other adverse health risks, according to a recently-filed class action lawsuit.

• Philips CPAP Recall Repairs Begin, As Lawsuits Over Health Risks Continue To Mount

  September 3, 2021

  Irvin Jackson

  Philips has announced it will begin replacing the foam in millions of recalled CPAP devices, or replacing the machines themselves this month, estimating it will take a year to rework or replace all of the affected devices.

• Long-Term Side Effects of Philips CPAP Machines Cause Widespread Concerns Following Recall

  August 25, 2021

  Irvin Jackson

  A massive Philips CPAP machine recall has left customers not only questioning when they will get replacements, but also what the toxic foam lining the devices may have done to their bodies, with neither the manufacturer nor the FDA providing answers.

• Philips CPAP Machine Waiting List Provides No Estimate For How Long Replacement May Take

  August 20, 2021

  Irvin Jackson

  Philips is reportedly putting patients with recalled CPAP devices on a waiting list, as the company faces more lawsuits, including from investors, over its recent recall.

• Future of Phillips Respironics CPAP/BiPAP Machine Lawsuits To Be Reviewed by JPML During Hearing Next Month

  August 17, 2021

  Irvin Jackson

  A panel of federal judges will hear oral arguments on September 30 to consider whether all Philips CPAP recall lawsuits should be consolidated before one federal judge for pretrial proceedings.

• Philips Not Replacing Or Repairing Recalled CPAP Machines, Class Action Lawsuit Claims

  August 10, 2021

  Irvin Jackson

  A Philips CPAP recall lawsuit seeks class action status, saying the manufacturer has failed to repair or replace the expensive machines, which contain a toxic foam that could cause respiratory problems or cancer.

• Obstructive Sleep Apnea Doubles Risk of Death: Study

  August 6, 2021

  Irvin Jackson

  A new study links obstructive sleep apnea to a nearly doubled risk of sudden death.

• FDA Addresses Philips CPAP Recall Concerns and Provides Answers to Frequently Asked Questions

  August 2, 2021

  Irvin Jackson

  The FDA has released a list of Frequently Asked Questions for those affected by the recall of millions of Philips CPAP machines.

• Philips Agrees CPAP Machine Recall Lawsuits Should Be Centralized in Federal MDL

  July 30, 2021

  Irvin Jackson

  Philips has agreed that all DreamStation CPAP lawsuits filed in federal courts should be consolidated before one judge for pretrial proceedings.

• DreamStation Class Action Lawsuits Filed On Behalf of Users Who Have To Replace Recalled CPAP and BiPAP Machines for Sleep Apnea Treatment

  July 27, 2021

  Irvin Jackson

  A DreamStation CPAP and BiPAP machine class action lawsuit calls for the manufacturer to refund and replace machines recalled because they contain toxic foam which could release particles and gases which could cause respiratory problems and cancer.