Originally posted by Reno
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That's not entirely true. Research has shown that Pe-Pur foam that was being used can breakdown when used for long periods of time, circa 3+ years regardless of climate. Hot and humid conditions will speed up and exacerbate the breakdown of the foam but it's certainly not the only factor. Incidentally the UK does actually have a humid climate. There are legal claims against Philips for causing cancer from around the world including Germany for example who have a similar climate to us.
On a personal level I am in the UK and have a barrister looking into bringing a claim against Philips. I am 55 and have terminal bladder cancer that my consultant thinks may well have been caused by my using Philips Resperonics machines since 2011. The type of cancer I have normally affects men in their mid 70s+ so my consultant has always been confused as to what caused it. My hospital sleep physiologist has confirmed that all the serial numbers of every machine I've ever used was affected by the foam recall issue. I used my first machine, a system one for 5 years and another system one for 4 years.
See below for information:
Source: https://ankinlaw.com/why-are-cpap-ma...ting-recalled/
Why are CPAP machines getting recalled? Philips Respironics recently recalled millions of the company’s continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) and bilevel positive airway pressure (BiPAP) machines because of the tendency for the devices’ sound abatement foam to degrade, potentially leading to serious health issues.
Which CPAP Machines Were Recalled?
In June 2021, Philips recalled a line of CPAP, BiPAP, and ventilator products due to the potential health risks associated with them. Specifically, polyester-based polyurethane (PE-PUR) sound abatement foam in these devices degrades, generating particles and toxic gasses that can cause illnesses and injuries to develop. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) labeled this a Class I recall, which means that these devices can lead to serious injury or even death.
So, how can a CPAP machine cause cancer, exactly? Users may inhale or swallow the toxic gasses and particles, which contain various types of carcinogenic and toxic chemicals. The most affected devices include CPAP and BiPAP machines that are three years old or vulnerable to humidity and heat.
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