Philips Canada Recalls CPAP Machines

In August 2021, Philips Canada, the manufacturer of various CPAP and BiPAP machines issues a recall, stating that the noise-reducing foam used in various models may degrade and potentially enter the air pathway of the device. Once in the air pathway, the particles may be inhaled by the user. 

CPAP and BiPAP Foam Could Contain Carcinogens

The company has announced that while they have not received any notice of death relating to the foam degradation, it has received notices of possible patient impact. 

The listed possible risks of particle exposure include headache, irritation, inflammation, respiratory issues, and possible toxic and carcinogenic effects. In response, nationwide class action lawsuits have been filed against the company, stating that it knowingly manufactured and sold a defective product. 

Here is a full list of the products listed in the recall: 

1. REMSTAR AUTO WITH SD CARD, A-FLEX, CANADA
2. REMSTAR AUTO WITH HUMIDIFIER, WITH SD CARD, A-FLEX, CANADA
3. RESTAR PLUS WITH SD CARD, C-FLEX, CANADA
4. RESTAR PLUS WITH HUMIDIFIER, WITH SD CARD, C-FLEX, CANADA
5. RESTAR PRO WITH SD CARD, C-FLEX +, CANADA
6. RESTAR PRO WITH HUMIDIFIER, WITH SD CARD, C-FLEX +, CANADA
7. BIPAP AUTO BI-FLEX, WITH HUMIIFIER, WITH SMARTCARD, CANADA
8. BIPAP AUTO BI-FLEX, WITH SMARTCARD, CANADA
9. BIPAP PRO BI-FLEX, WITH HUMIDIFIER, WITH SMARTCARD, CANADA
10. BIPAP PRO BI-FLEX, WITH SMARTCARD, CANADA
11. RESTART, WITH HUMIDIFIER, WITH SMARTCARD, CANADA
12. RESTAR, WITH SMARTCARD, CANADA
13. BIPAP AVAPS, C SERIES VENTILATORY SUPPORT SYSTEM-DOMESTIC
14. BIPAP AVAPS, C SERIES VENTILAROTY SUPPORT SYSTEM-CORE PKG, DOMESTIC
15. BIPAP ST, C SERIES VENTILATORY SUPPORT SYSTEM-CANADA
16. BIPAP ST, C SERIES VENTILATORY SUPPORT SYSTEM-CORE PKG,DOMESTIC
17. BIPAP ST, C SERIES VENTILATORY SUPPORT SYSTEM, CORE PKG, CANADA
18. OMNILAB ADVANCED, DOMESTIC
19. OMNILAB ADVANCED, DOMESTIC CORE
20. BIPAP AUTOSV ADVANCED SYSTEM ONE
21. DREAMSTATION CPAP
22. DREAMSTATION AUTO BIPAP
23. DREAMSTATIN BIPAP PRO
24. DREAMSTATION CPAP PRO
25. DREAMSTATION AUTO CPAP
26. DREAMSTATION BIPAP AUTOSV, CA
27. DREAMSTATION BIPAP AUTOSV, W/HUMIDIFIER, CA
28. DREAMSTATION BIPAP AUTO SV W/HUMID/HEATED TUBE, CA
29. BIPAP AVAPS VENTILATORY SUPPORT SYSTEM-CANADA
30. BIPAP AVAPS VENTILATORY SUPPORT SYSTEM-CORE PKG, CANADA
31. DREAMSTATION GO CPAP
32. DREAMSTATION GO AUTO CPAP
33. DREAMSTATION EXPERT
34. DREAMSTATION GO CPAP WITH HUMIDIFIER, CANADA
35. DREAMSTATION GO AUTO CPAP WITH HUMIDIFIER, CANADA

Facts About Defective Products Lawsuits 

When a product is produced and sold to the public, the designer and manufacturer of that product are responsible for ensuring that the product won’t cause harm when it is used as intended. Sadly, many products are not properly tested or safety test results are overlooked in favor of profits. 

When an individual is harmed by a defective product they have the legal right to seek compensation for their losses. This is accomplished by filing a defective product lawsuit, a type of personal injury lawsuit. The class action lawsuit filed against Philips Canada is just one example of this type of legal action. 

Contact a Personal Injury Attorney in Ontario 

If you believe that you or a loved one have been harmed by a defective product, the attorneys at Hilborn and Konduros can help. Contact us for a no-cost consultation or call us at (519) 658-6341