Alabama Man Files Class-Action Lawsuit Against SoClean for CPAP Foam Degradation

Alabama man files class action lawsuit against SoClean for breaking down CPAP foam

Although most plaintiffs, who believe they have been harmed by the recalled Philips CPAP and Bi-PAP devices, blame the manufacturer of those devices, some also blame the ozone purification device manufacturer, SoClean.

This is what an Alabama plaintiff did in its new SoClean CPAP lawsuit recently filed in the US District Court for the Southern District of Alabama.

Philips blames ozone cleaning for foam breakdown

When Philips recalled many of its breathing devices on June 14, 2021, it stated that the soundproofing foam in the devices could deteriorate over time, potentially causing foam particles and toxic chemicals to get into the airway of the device. There they could be inhaled or swallowed by the user.

Philips added in its recall notice that unapproved cleaning methods such as ozone could contribute to foam breakdown.

SoClean has since argued that Philips couldn’t attribute its device problems to SoClean and has filed a lawsuit against the company. However, Philips has not changed its position on the issue, referring to the FDA’s warnings on ozone purification.

In fact, the FDA reported in February 2020 that devices claiming to disinfect or disinfect CPAP devices or accessories with ozone gas or UV light “are not legally marketed by the FDA in the United States for this use and are theirs as such Safety and efficacy for use ”. with CPAP devices and accessories is unknown. “

William H. Maisel, Dr A Respiratory Infection. “

The FDA advised consumers to follow the CPAP manufacturer’s cleaning instructions, which usually include regular cleaning with soap and water.

The plaintiff alleges that SoClean misled consumers about the use of ozone gas

The Alabama plaintiff has filed a class action lawsuit against SoClean, alleging that the company misled consumers in promoting its CPAP cleaning device.

SoClean devices generate ozone to sterilize and deodorize CPAP and other similar ventilators. Ozone is an unstable, poisonous gas that can kill bacteria and viruses.

However, SoClean failed to tell consumers that its devices were emitting ozone and incorrectly stated that their devices were using “activated ozone” instead. It also stated that its devices were safe, healthy, and “no harsh chemicals” used, even though ozone gas is an harsh chemical that can cause respiratory problems in humans.

“SoClean devices are so dangerous and destructive,” said the plaintiff, “that several of the largest manufacturers of CPAP devices in the United States require buyers to certify that they have been informed that the buyer is purchasing a SoClean device used to clean his CPAP machine, the warranty of your CPAP machine is void. “

Philips CPAP lawsuits are on the rise

The plaintiff is trying to represent himself and any other Alabama citizen who has purchased or used a SoClean device to clean and disinfect their CPAP, Bi-PAP, or ventilator.

Meanwhile, Philips is facing an increasing number of lawsuits filed by plaintiffs seeking compensation after buying new CPAP machines or using the machines for years and suffering injuries.

The US Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation (JPML) recently ordered all federal CPAP lawsuits filed by Philips to be centralized in the Western District of Pennsylvania.

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