Published March 2026

CPAP Settlement 2026: How to File for Both Tracks Before Deadlines Close

The Philips CPAP settlement approved in December 2024 created a framework for compensating users of recalled devices. But the framework has two distinct tracks with different eligibility criteria, different claim values, and — critically — different deadlines. Understanding which track applies to you and how to file before deadlines close is essential to protecting your rights.

The Two Settlement Tracks

Track A — Personal Injury Claims

Track A is for users of recalled Philips devices who have developed serious health conditions that may be linked to foam degradation. The settlement fund for Track A is approximately $1.1 billion. Eligible conditions include cancers, serious respiratory diseases, and other significant health conditions with a plausible causal connection to foam particle and chemical inhalation.

Who qualifies for Track A:

• Used a recalled Philips CPAP, BiPAP, or ventilator device for a significant period
• Diagnosed with a qualifying health condition during or after device use
• Can document both device use and diagnosis through medical records, device registration, prescription records, or other evidence

Specific conditions being considered under Track A include but may not be limited to: lung cancer, bladder cancer, kidney cancer, thyroid cancer, nasal/sinus cancer, respiratory diseases including pneumonia and pulmonary fibrosis, and other conditions. The specific criteria for the settlement fund are being established through the court process. An attorney can advise on whether your specific diagnosis qualifies.

Track B — Medical Monitoring

Track B is for users who don't have a current diagnosis of a qualifying condition but are concerned about future health risks from their device exposure. The fund for Track B is approximately $597 million. Medical monitoring benefits may include funded screenings for conditions associated with foam chemical exposure — essentially, making sure that if a problem develops, it's caught early.

Who qualifies for Track B:

• Used a recalled Philips device
• Do not currently have a qualifying personal injury diagnosis
• Want access to monitoring for potential future health effects

Medical monitoring is important even if you're currently healthy. Cancers from chemical exposure can have latency periods of years or decades. Monitoring programs detect these cancers earlier, when treatment is most effective. Participating in Track B now doesn't prevent you from filing a personal injury claim later if you are diagnosed.

What You Need to File

For Track A (personal injury), you'll typically need:

• Proof of device ownership/use: Device serial number, registration information, prescription, insurance claims, durable medical equipment records
• Medical records documenting your diagnosis
• Evidence connecting your use to the relevant time period
• Documentation of damages: Medical bills, lost wages, records of suffering

For Track B (medical monitoring), proof of device ownership and use is typically the primary requirement.

Finding Your Device Serial Number

The serial number of your CPAP device is the key link to the recall. Serial numbers appear on a label on the bottom or back of most CPAP devices. You can cross-reference your serial number against Philips' recall database to confirm whether your specific device was included in the recall. If you no longer have the device, insurance records, durable medical equipment supplier records, or your prescribing physician's records may document the specific model you were prescribed.

Why Filing Promptly Matters

Settlement funds have deadlines. Claims filed after a deadline may be excluded from the relevant fund entirely, or may receive less favorable treatment. In mass tort settlement structures, the settlement administrator processes claims in order and according to priority rules that can disadvantage late filers.

Beyond the settlement deadlines, statutes of limitations continue to run for claims outside the settlement fund — if you have a strong claim that might warrant independent litigation rather than a settlement claim, those time limits are real and legally binding.

The safest approach: consult with an attorney now, understand your options, and file in the appropriate track as soon as possible.