IVC Filter Settlements

An IVC Filter, a metal implant, is placed in the vena cava (main vein of the human body) to regulate the blood clots formation after surgery. In cases, when the patient cannot be administered anticoagulant drugs, the implant is used as a substitute. IVC Filter has lead to difficulties among several patients, especially elderly. The rise in the number of IVC filter lawsuit cases is a clear indicator that the implant is failing to do its job. Patients have reported several complications after the IVC Filter was implanted into their vein. Some of the common complications are : Nausea Lightheadedness Chest pain     Lung Injury     Shortness of breath In severe cases, patient might suffer from stroke, heart attacks and untimely death. With such grave risks and side effects, the benefits of IVC filter become a big question? If complications arise, In case, you are suffering from the above mentioned complications after getting the ...

Inferior vena cava filter, or simply known as blood-clot filter is a specially designed medical device which is implanted to avoid pulmonary embolism in patients who cannot take anticoagulant medication. Since its inception, the IVC filters were considered to be a safe and effective alternative to the existing blood thinners. However, there were many adverse reports associated with the device. The  most common ivc filter complications are: IVC Filter Thrombosis: Defective IVC filters can form blood clots in itself which is categorized as a subtype of DVT and might result in pulmonary embolism, painful swellings in thighs and legs, inflammation, lower back pain and fever. IVC Filter Migration: The filters made of high tech alloys often breaks off into pieces and migrate through the blood stream. Chest pain, palpitation, unusual heart rates are the common symptoms of embolization, as the condition is commonly called. Organ perforation: The struts can perf...