Philips Ventilator Lawyers
The Philips ventilator lawyers at Gold, Khourey & Turak are pursuing claims for those who have suffered serious injury after using certain Philips ventilator machines. We rely on medical devices to keep us healthy and improve our quality of life. However, when medical devices cause injury or disease, manufacturers must be held accountable. That’s what the Philips ventilator attorneys at GKT seek to do. Our ventilator lawyers are currently investigating claims that certain Philips Respironics, BiPAP, and CPAP machines caused serious injury and disease, including cancer and organ damage.
If you think you’ve been injured or fallen ill due to the use of a Philips ventilator machine, call GKT today. Our consultations are always free and without obligation, and our ventilator lawyers are available to provide immediate help. The Philips ventilator lawyers at GKT never charge a retainer or any upfront costs and work on a contingency fee basis. That means you don’t owe a fee unless we make a recovery on your behalf. Contact the Philips ventilator lawyers at GKT today by phone at (304) 845-9750, by live-chat, or through our online submission form. Need help? Get help. Get GKT.
On June 30, 2021, the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued an official communication recalling certain Philips Respironics ventilators, BiPAP, and CPAP machines. Subsequently, on July 22, 2021, the FDA issued another official communication identifying the recall as a Class I recall, “the most serious type of recall” because these devices “may cause serious injuries or death.”
Why were certain Philips ventilator machines recalled?
According to the FDA, certain Philips ventilators contained polyester-based polyurethane (PE-PUR) sound abatement foam. This foam may break down, enter the machine’s air pathway, and be inhaled or swallowed by the user. Exposure to PE-PUR can cause a multitude of serious personal injury, including, but not limited to the following:
- Skin, eye, and respiratory tract irritation
- Inflammation
- Headache
- Asthma
- Hypersensitivity
- Nausea/vomiting
- Organ damage (especially to the liver and kidneys)
- Possibly cancer
What Philips ventilator machines are being investigated?
While the FDA has recalled several Philips ventilator machines, GKT is currently investigating claims relating to the following machines:
Continuous Ventilator, Non-Life Supporting
- DreamStation ASV
- DeamStation ST, AVAPS
- SystemOne ASV4
- C Series ASV, S/T, AVAPS
- OmniLab Advanced Plus In-Lab Titration Device
Non-Continuous Ventilator
- SystemOne Q Series
- DreamStation CPAP, Auto CPAP, BiPAP
- DreamStation Go CPAP, APAP
- Dorma 400, 500 CPAP
- REMStar SE Auto CPAP
Do I have a claim?
You may have a claim if you have used any of the above devices for a significant period of time and suffered an injury. At this point, GKT’s investigation is seeking individuals who:
- Have used any of the above Philips ventilator machines for at least 2 years
- Began using their Philips ventilator machine on or after 2009
- Suffered any of the following personal injuries:
- Lung damage
- Pneumonia
- Lung cancer
- Kidney cancer
- Liver cancer
- Colon cancer
- Heart attack
- Heart failure
- Stroke
- Respiratory failure
- Liver disease
- Kidney disease
Contact GKT Today
If you meet the above criteria, you are urged to contact GKT personal injury and medical malpractice lawyer Michelle Marinacci by phone at (304) 845-9750 or by email at mlm@gkt.com. We always offer free, no-obligation consultations, and we never collect a retainer or charge a fee unless we prevail in your case. Contact GKT today! Need help? Get help. Get GKT.
