What Are the Health Risks?
Thousands of lawsuits have been filed against the makers of IVC filters, claiming that the devices are defective and that the manufacturers failed to adequately advise doctors and their patients of the risks involved. Patients have complained that parts of the device have fractured or separated, leading to perforation of organs or blood vessels; that devices have shifted position or “migrated” in the body, causing pain and failing to work as intended; and that they have become difficult or impossible to safely remove.
A 2015 NBC News report linked certain IVC filters produced by medical device giant C.R. Bard to 39 deaths. Lawsuits filed against Bard and other IVC filter makers claim that IVC filters are responsible for numerous injuries, including:
- Bleeding
- Organ damage
- Vein damage
- Pain and stress
- Difficult or inadvisable removal
- Death
The Medical Device Lawyers at FDAzar
While some IVC filter lawsuits have resulted in large jury verdicts or settlements, other cases have been consolidated into multidistrict litigation actions that are still pending. If you have been injured as a result of the implantation, retrieval or prolonged use of an IVC filter, you may be entitled to compensation. Please contact the medical device attorneys at Frank Azar Car & Truck Accident Lawyers for a free consultation and no-obligation evaluation of your case.
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The Medical Device Lawers At FDAzar
While some IVC filter lawsuits have resulted in large jury verdicts or settlements, other cases have been consolidated into multidistrict litigation actions that are still pending. If you have been injured as a result of the implantation, retrieval or prolonged use of an IVC filter, you may be entitled to compensation. Please contact the medical device attorneys at Frank Azar Car & Truck Accident Lawyers for a free consultation and no-obligation evaluation of your case.
