Philips Healthcare announced on April 7 that it would recall 21,000 of its ResMed S9 CPAP machines, citing concerns about patient safety. The lawsuit that resulted in the CPAP machine recall was filed by a patient who says he suffered severe injuries when the Phillips machine exploded in his face during the night. Patients with these particular models are being asked to immediately stop using them and contact their health care provider or Philips directly to receive an S10 model as an alternative, free of charge.

A look at the lawsuit

In January of this year, Philips announced a massive recall of their popular S8 series of compact portable (CPAP) sleep machines. Philips found that when units get cold or are used with humidifiers, the devices could trigger hazardous faults which could overheat and cause fires. To date, nearly 3 million units worldwide have been recalled. We’ll provide an overview of the Philips CPAP machine recall lawsuit to help you better understand the situation at hand. Philips was sued for $7 million dollars by plaintiff Kelly Cookson who had ordered and received his first S8 in early 2012. The next year in September 2013 she ordered a second unit but cancelled it when she learned about the impending safety issues with these models.

What happened during the recall?

In October of 2016, Philips issued a voluntary recall on their Phillips-branded ResMed S9 series of devices. These devices were recalled after reports that the device was causing serious injury and death to patients. The ResMed S9 is a machine that helps people who suffer from sleep apnea through ventilation during sleep. It is estimated that there are about 10,000 users of the ResMed S9 in Tennessee alone. The plaintiffs in this case allege that these machines have caused injury or death and have filed a lawsuit against Philips for its lack of warning and insufficient safety measures to ensure these injuries did not happen. Philips has stated it stands by its product and will defend itself against allegations; however, the company has issued refunds for anyone who feels unsafe using their device.

Other reports of problems with the machine

The Phillips Company has recalled its flagship product, the Philips Respironics System One AutoSet with HumidAir. The problem is that it does not work as designed and is prone to failure. This could lead to serious injuries for patients who rely on the device for their breathing and sleep needs. There have been a number of reported incidents where patients were injured because their devices failed. The plaintiffs in this class action lawsuit are suing Philips Respironics Inc., which produces CPAP machines, for allegedly failing to warn them about the risks associated with using the device and refusing to repair it when it malfunctions.

Who should be concerned about this problem?

Anyone who purchased a Philips CPAP machine may be entitled to $500, if they own a Philips Respironics System One, REMstar SE or Amara View. The design of the air tube and its connector are what is being recalled as defective. I know for some people this can be life changing news because there’s often so much at stake when it comes to how you sleep. I hope you find this post helpful and reach out with any questions or concerns you may have about the Philips CPAP recall.

What should users do?

It is recommended that all people who have purchased Philips Respironics System One, DreamStation or BiPAP Pro machine contact a class action law firm to find out if they qualify for a lawsuit. Those who qualify will be able to join the case, which includes anyone in the United States who has purchased one of these products since 2008. All those who purchase these machines will be entitled to compensation and other benefits as part of the settlement. The plaintiff in this case, Omar Rivera, was awarded $5 million by a jury on October 2nd as compensation for his injury because he was not warned about the risks associated with using this product.