If you, or a loved one, have been seriously injured due to your inferior vena cava filter breaking off, or becoming dislodged, you may be entitled to benefits, medical care and financial compensation. These can be for lost wages, medical expenses and pain and suffering. For a free consultation please contact our team of IVC filter injury lawyers. They charge no fees if they are unable to obtain compensation for you.
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Inferior vena cava filters, also known as IVC filters, is a medical device used to prevent pulmonary embolism (blood clots that travel to the heart or lungs). The IVC is the main vessel that returns blood from the lower half of the body to the heart.
There are two types of IVC filters: temporary and permanent. The temporary model has a high risk of breaking (splitting) and traveling within the body. If it is left in the body for too long, the following complications may arise:
IVC filters that migrate or become dislodged have been known to travel throughout the body and potentially reach the heart, lungs, or other organs. This often results in emergency surgery for immediate removal.
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has received several reports of device malfunctions and critical health conditions arising from IVC filter use. Common health complications consists of the following:
The FDA recommends the removal of IVC filters. The longer the device is left in the body, the harder it is to remove. If you have experienced any of the above complications, seek immediate medical assistance. Contact our law office if you have suffered medical complications as a result of an IVC filter. We may be able to obtain compensation on your behalf to treat your health condition and to cover out-of-pocket expenses associated with your injury.
C.R. Bard and Cook Medical are the largest manufacturers of IVC filters. Women across the U.S. have filed lawsuits against these manufacturers alleging design defects, breach of implied warranty, and negligent misrepresentations regarding the device. Plaintiffs claim Bard knew about problems associated with the device and did not remove it from the market. Instead, the plaintiffs allege Bard covered up the issue and continued to manufacture the device. The primary devices named in these lawsuits include the following:
Currently, Multidistrict Litigation (MDL) lawsuits have formed in Indiana and Arizona:
Class action lawsuits have been filed against Bard in Florida, Pennsylvania, and California courts.
You may be eligible to file a claim for damages if you meet the following criteria:
Depending on the nature of your injury, you may be able to recover compensation for the following:
Contact a San Diego, California IVC filter injury lawyer today to find out more information about how you can obtain compensation for your injury. Do not delay in filing your claim. Doing so can bar your recovery.
No matter what state you were injured in our team of Los Angeles, California IVF filter lawsuit attorneys can help as they serve all 50 states and Washington D.C. including: Alabama, Alaska, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, Washington D.C., West Virginia and Wisconsin.
