If you or a loved one were injured after ingesting, inhaling or being exposed to particles or chemicals released from polyester-based polyurethane (PE-PUR) sound abatement foam, you may be entitled to recover compensation from a polyester-based polyurethane PE-PUR sound abatement foam lawsuit case or settlement claim.
A team of medical device injury attorneys and class action lawyers is investigating potential lawsuit and settlement cases of individuals who claim to have been injured after ingesting, inhaling or being exposed to particles or chemicals released from polyester-based polyurethane (PE-PUR) sound abatement foam.
Polyester-based polyurethane (PE-PUR) sound abatement foam is component liner of recalled Philips CPAP, BiPAP and ventilator breathing machines used to reduce noise and vibrations from the devices.
According to an FDA safety communication, the Polyester-based polyurethane PE-PUR foam in the affected breathing machines may (1) break down (degrade) into particles which may enter the device’s air pathway and be inhaled or swallowed by the user; and/or (2) release certain chemicals into the device’s air pathway, which may be inhaled.
Polyester-Based Polyurethane (PE-PUR) Sound Abatement Foam Lawsuit Cases
Polyester-based polyurethane (PE-PUR) sound abatement foam breathing machine lawsuit and settlement cases potentially being investigated include claims of individuals who suffered from serious health problems after they ingested, inhaled or were exposed to particles or chemicals released from PE-PUR sound abatement foam, including:
- Cancer
- Lung damage
- Pneumoconiosis
- Pulmonary edema
- Pneumona or chemical pneumonitis
- Acute respiratory distress syndrome
- Transplantation of lungs
- Restrictive lung disease
- ARDS
- Pulmonary fibrosis
- Pulmonary sarcoidosis
- Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
- COPD
- Chronic or obstructive bronchitis
- Chronic or obstructive asthma
- Reactive airway disease
- Lung damage/injury
- Other serious respiratory issues
Possible Health Risks of Exposure to Degraded PE-PUR Foam Particulate (i.e. Black Particles)
Potential health risks of exposure to particulates (e.g., black particles) from degraded polyester-based polyurethane PE-PUR sound abatement foam can include, among other things:
- irritation to the skin, eye, and respiratory tract
- cough
- sinus infection
- upper airway irritation
- chest pressure
- organ damage (liver, kidney, etc.)
- inflammatory response
- toxic or carcinogenic effects
- headache
- asthma
Possible Health Risks of Exposure to Chemicals Emitted From PE-PUR Foam
The potential health risks of exposure to chemicals emitted from polyester-based polyurethane PE-PUR foam through a Philips CPAP, BiPAP or ventilator device’s air pathway can include, among other things:
- headache
- dizziness
- irritation in the eyes, nose, respiratory tract, and skin
- hypersensitivity
- nausea/vomiting
- airway irritation
- airway inflammation
- toxic and carcinogenic effects
If you or someone you love suffered serious injuries after ingesting, inhaling or being exposed to particles or chemicals released from PE-PUR sound abatement foam in a Philips CPAP, BiPAP or ventilator device, you may be entitled to recover compensation from a Polyester-based polyurethane (PE-PUR) sound abatement foam lawsuit case or settlement claim. Contact a medical device injury lawyer to request a free case review.
*If you or a loved one are experiencing health issues, side effects or complications from a medical device or healthcare product, we urge you to promptly consult with your doctor or physician for an evaluation.
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