7 results

• Philips BiPAP Recall Issued Due to Risk of Interruptions, Loss of Therapy

  June 28, 2024

  Irvin Jackson

  The FDA has determined that instructions issued by the manufacturer to fix problems linked to 65 patient deaths should be classified as a Class I recall, due to the risk of device failure which could result in loss of therapy.

• ResMed CPAP Mask Recall Issued Due To Risk Magnets May Interfere with Medical Devices

  January 12, 2024

  Russell Maas

  More than 20 million ResMed AirFit and AirTouch CPAP and BiPAP facemasks have been recalled over the potential for the magnetic masks to interfere with implantable medical devices.

• Information About Philips CPAP Settlements for Class Action Claims To Be Posted on Court’s Website

  December 13, 2023

  Irvin Jackson

  Parties involved in CPAP recall class action lawsuits have asked a federal judge to publish the settlement information to the Court's website for public access.

• Philips CPAP Machine Settlement for Class Action Claims Gain Preliminary Approval, As Personal Injury Lawsuit Negotiations Continue

  October 17, 2023

  Irvin Jackson

  A federal judge has granted preliminary approval for a $479 million Philips CPAP machine class action lawsuit, while hoping a similar agreement can lead to the resolution of tens of thousands of pending personal injury claims.

• Philips BiPAP Recall Issued Over Risk Plastic in Motor May Release Toxic Chemicals

  August 30, 2022

  Russell Maas

• Philips BiPAP Machine Caused Kidney Cancer Diagnosis, Lawsuit Claims

  January 10, 2022

  Irvin Jackson

  A man who developed kidney cancer after several years of using a Philips BiPAP machine has filed a product liability lawsuit blaming toxic sound abatement foam used in the recalled devices for his condition.

• FDA Singles Out Some Recalled Philips BiPAP and Ventilator Machines Due To Risk To Patients

  July 23, 2021

  Irvin Jackson

  The FDA warns some 200,000 devices included in a recent Philips CPAP recall, including BiPAP machines and mechanical ventilators, may place patients at a greater risk, due to their role in keeping those patients breathing.