IVC Filter Settlements

The public first heard about perils linked with the IVC filters from an NBC News Report. It showed how a woman at high risk for blood clots received an IVC filter but soon doctors found how a piece of the said filter had broken off and pierced her heart. She underwent emergency surgery to remove the part of the metal from the body. Over a five-year period (from 2005-2010), the FDA received 921 adverse event reports concerning the defects of the IVC filters. In a 2010 risk communication, the FDA revealed that there were 328 complaints of device migration, 146 issues of detachment of device components, 70 reports of IVC perforation, and 56 cases of filter fracture. Soon in a subsequent report, the FDA concluded in certain patients, the risks of an IVC filter outweighs its potential advantages. What is an ivc filter? Inferior vena cava (IVC) filters are implants inserter in the major vein of the human body transferring blood from the legs to the heart. They are des...

There are chances to lose track of time when you are going through a health complication. However, the fact of being injured due to defective medical device manufacturing can rage you to take some step further. Do not let that thought settle down. If you have been a victim to severe complications after surgery, these bard IVC filter lawsuit settlements will motivate you to file your compensation claim. Here are a few things you didn’t know about this manufacturer. Litigation about Bard IVC Filter It included some of the rare complications post-surgery, like •    Punctures of internal organs •    Filter migration and tilting •    Filter fracturing and broken components •    Wrongful death due to post-surgery complications •    Punctures of veins and arteries IVC filter settlements Nothing justifies death and severe injuries, compensation claims might not be able to revive a loved one back but it c...

Inferior vena cava (IVC) filters are designed to keep blood clots from getting to the heart and lungs, however they can migrate, fracture, and puncture the inferior vena cava, prompting lawsuits against manufacturers. The ivc filter lawsuit settlements claim to get the damage awards for the victims who suffered from the undue complications for not being aware of the possible risks associated with the device.  What is an IVC filter? Inferior vena cava (IVC) filters are tiny, metallic, spider-like wire devices inserted into the largest vein in human body. It helps to prevent blood clots which originate in the lower part from reaching the heart and lungs, which otherwise could be fatal. Unfortunately, the IVC filters themselves have been reported to cause deadly consequences as they often break off, migrate, and puncture veins and organs. The most common complications linked with the filters include: ·          Hemorrh...

An inferior vena cava is inserted to treat the blood clot issue. However, an uncountable number of patients have gone through complications after IVC filter surgery. The uprising of this problem made victims file a lawsuit to claim their financial losses. If you have suffered through similar complications or know a loved one, then learn some of the important details about blood clot filter lawsuit right here. Details about filter lawsuit updates Apart from the common information available on the internet, there are certain details that a victim must know as it will help to strengthen the claim for compensation. Here are some of the frequently asked questions: 1.    Can the IVC filter lawsuit be filed on someone else’s behalf? Yes, if the victim was one of your family members and they suffered through a filter complication and died due to it. Then you are eligible to file a filter lawsuit to claim for compensation. 2.    What are the eligible cri...

The inferior vena cava (IVC) filter is a tiny implant that is supposed to prevent blood clots from traveling to the lungs. Mostly recommended in high-risk scenarios, when blood thinners cannot be administered to the patients, the safety and effectiveness of the implant is a matter of debate among surgeons. Several patients have experienced numerous side-effects, in different intensity, leading to issues in living a healthy life. Multiple patients have filled IVC filter lawsuit settlements against big manufacturers like C. R. Bard and Cook Medical. According to a U.S. District Judge, many manufacturers can be held responsible for the flawed design, which can endanger patient’s life. Victims have filled both Class Action Lawsuit as well as Civil Lawsuits against the producers and distributors of the implant. Issues with IVC Filter: Usually, the doctor implants the device into the blood vessel with the help of catheters. These filters restrict the blood clots from traveling to th...

These IVC Filters have been known to cause adverse events- they can move, break, fracture and perforate, resulting in a variety of side effects.