The report claims recalled CPAP foam degradation is 14 times higher in devices exposed to ozone cleaning processes, such as those used by SoClean CPAP cleaning devices.
Recalled Philips CPAP devices contained toxic PE-PUR foam, which SoClean's cleaning devices helped break down into particles ingested by plaintiff, the CPAP brain cancer lawsuit states
Nearly 300 deaths have been linked to sound abatement foam used in Philips DreamStation CPAP machines and similar breathing assistance devices, according to the FDA.
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
