Less than two years after recalling millions of defective CPAP machines, Philips recently announced the recall of over 1,000 repaired CPAP machines issued to users impacted by its previous recall. Philips issued the latest CPAP recall because some of the repaired sleep apnea devices were delivering the wrong prescription or were not delivering any therapy at all.
The company claims the issue is due to devices receiving incorrect or duplicate serial numbers. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) says that at least 43 users have reported problems with the recalled CPAP devices but there have been no documented injuries or deaths. The devices included in the 2023 CPAP recall were distributed between December 1, 2021 and October 31, 2022.
Goldenberg Lauricella is currently representing hundreds of individuals injured by recalled CPAP machines. If you or a loved one has suffered a respiratory injury or been diagnosed with cancer after using a recalled CPAP machine, contact the Minnesota CPAP Recall Lawyers at Goldenberg Lauricella. We have over 35 years of experience successfully helping injured clients take on medical device manufacturers. We have the expertise you need to pursue a CPAP machine lawsuit. Contact us today for a free CPAP recall lawsuit consultation.
2023 CPAP Recall Impacts Users Again
The 2023 CPAP recall only impacts devices that were repaired and reissued after first being recalled in 2021. Instead of issuing new devices after 2021 recall, Philips had customers send in their defective CPAP machines to be repaired and reissued. Some machines were programmed with duplicate or incorrect serial numbers. As a result, users of the recalled machines have been receiving the wrong sleep apnea therapy or not receiving any therapy through the CPAP device. Potential injuries associated with the 2023 CPAP recall include:
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- Respiratory failure
- Heart failure
- Serious injury
- Death
The 2021 CPAP recall was due to the device’s sound reduction foam disintegrating into the air passageway. This defect caused millions of CPAP users to breathe in small particles of potentially toxic foam every time the device was used. Evidence suggests that Philips knew about the foam’s defect for years before issuing the recall in June 2021. The injuries associated with the 2021 CPAP machine recall include:
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- COPD
- New or worsening asthma
- Pneumonitis
- Pulmonary Fibrosis
- Sarcoidosis
- Chronic Bronchitis
- Serious Respiratory Injuries
- Head and Neck Cancers
- Lung Cancer
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Recalled CPAP Product Models
The product models included in the 2023 CPAP recall include:
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- REP Dreamstation Auto CPAP Recert
- Dreamstation Auto
- FR REP Dreamstation Auto BIPAP, DOM-RECRT
- REP Dreamstation Auto CPAP, DOM-RECRT
The serial numbers for all devices included in the 2023 CPAP recall can be found here.
CPAP Users Deserve Better
CPAP users must be able to trust that their sleep apnea devices are safe. Philips has now violated that trust twice by issuing defective CPAP machines that put the users’ lives at risk. The company’s behavior surrounding the 2021 CPAP recall is among the worst we have ever seen from a device manufacturer. The company had known about the sound abatement foam defect for years before it notified the public. The 2023 CPAP recall is just another example of Philips prioritizing its profits over the health and safety of its customers.
Minnesota CPAP Lawyers
Goldenberg Lauricella’s Minnesota CPAP Recall Attorneys are helping injured CPAP users recover compensation for their injuries. We have represented customers injured by defective medical devices for over three decades. We have the expertise you need to fight for the justice you deserve. Call us today at 1-800-903-1643 to discuss your CPAP lawsuit.