The U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) has recalled 13 CPAP and BiPAP machines, including the DreamStation ASV and Dorma 500. The organization notes that the foam around the masks and mouthpieces can break off and enter one’s airway. Over time, this can cause lung irritation, organ damage, headaches, and sinus infections. The FDA notes …
What Are the Potential Health Risks of Recalled CPAP Machines?
The U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) notes that the potential health risks for recalled CPAP machines include: Liver and kidney damage Cancer Sinus infections Difficulty breathing Coughing Lung irritation The FDA reports that, at this time, no one has passed away from using a Philips CPAP machine. However, these are all serious conditions that …
Do I Qualify to File a CPAP Lawsuit?
If you developed health complications after using a Philips CPAP machine, you might qualify to file a lawsuit. Product liability cases fall under the legal principle of “strict liability.” This means if you suffered harm from a defective product, you could sue the manufacturer. You don’t prove negligence in product liability cases. You only prove …