IVC Filter Lawsuits

Personal Injury and Accident Lawyer Helping Victims of IVC Filter Injuries

Have you or a loved one suffered injuries to the heart, lungs, or other organs due to an IVC filter? Did you lose your loved one as a result of complications from an IVC filter? If you or someone you know has experienced punctures to internal organs, migration of the filter, filter fractures, or any other complication associated with an IVC filter, it’s best to get in touch with an attorney who can assist you with your potential case. Our boutique personal injury firm has been representing accident and injury victims for over 43 years and would like to assist you in finding top-notch representation. Call our office to see how we can assist you. 

Some Of The Benefits Of Working With Us:

• We will review the facts of your case during a free consultation and see if its something we can assist you with
• We will inform you about the next steps to take on your case
• We have the resources to find an attorney who specialized on these types of cases
• We accommodate your schedule to meet with an attorney

Various circumstances may cause blood clots in the lower extremities. The blood clots can break loose and travel to the lungs also known as a pulmonary embolism. Typically blood clots are treated with anticoagulants, however, when anticoagulation therapy isn’t effective, an inferior vena cava (IVC) filter may be indicated.

An inferior vena cava filter is a small metal implantation device designed to stop blood clots from traveling to the lungs. Unfortunately, there have been problems with the devices migrating or perforating. Cook Group, Inc., one of the leading manufacturers for IVC filters, has faced more than 100 lawsuits due to their defective IVC filters. C.R. Bard, another leading manufacturer is also dealing with lawsuits for several of their products including IVC filters.

In 2010, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration reported that they received more than 100 adverse effects reports pertaining to IVC filters. The adverse effect reports included migration of the filter, perforation, filter fractures, and detachment of device components. As a result of the reports, the FDA recommended the doctors who are responsible for the care of individuals who have had retrievable IVC filters implanted should have the filter removed as soon as a pulmonary embolism is no longer a risk. As of now, an IVC filter recall has not been issued.

If you currently have an IVC filter, it is important to know the signs and symptoms of problems related to the filter. The following are some of the signs and symptoms of IVC filter complications:

• Chest pain
• Low blood pressure
• Palpitations
• Confusion
• Shortness of breath

If you or someone you know has suffered injuries or lost a loved one due to an IVC filter, call our office now at (954) 833-1440 for your free consultation. Even if you are unsure as to whether or not you have case, call us to see what we can do for you.