> The lawsuits have claimed that flaking foam and gasses emitted from the machines were linked to health issues including respiratory illnesses, lung cancer and death. The foam was used in the machines to reduce noise and vibration.
> In June 2021, the Food and Drug Administration announced a recall of Philips machines that also included BiPAP devices and ventilators made since 2009, warning that foam deterioration in the products could cause “serious injury” to users. Philips initially released a memo to doctors saying the foam breakdown posed risks of “toxic carcinogenic effects,” but the company has since released updates reporting a far lower level of concern.
> The lawsuits have claimed that flaking foam and gasses emitted from the machines were linked to health issues including respiratory illnesses, lung cancer and death. The foam was used in the machines to reduce noise and vibration.
> In June 2021, the Food and Drug Administration announced a recall of Philips machines that also included BiPAP devices and ventilators made since 2009, warning that foam deterioration in the products could cause “serious injury” to users. Philips initially released a memo to doctors saying the foam breakdown posed risks of “toxic carcinogenic effects,” but the company has since released updates reporting a far lower level of concern.