Tag: ivc filter
Louisiana Man Files IVC Filter Lawsuit
Inferior Vena Cava (IVC) filters are supposed to prevent blood clots, but the longer they remain implanted, the higher the risk of causing blood clots or other life-threatening side effects. C.R. Bard is facing 2,000 lawsuits for allegedly downplaying safety...
Alabama Woman Files IVC Filter Lawsuit
A lawsuit has been filed against C.R. Bard on behalf of a woman who died after suffering serious injuries from an IVC blood clot filter.
Ohio Man Files Lawsuit for Blood Clot Filter Side Effects
C.R. Bard is accused of selling defective inferior vena cava ("IVC Filters") that studies estimate will fracture in 40% of patients within 5 years. There are now at least 39 deaths linked to the G2® and Recovery® IVC Filters. Both...
Pennsylvania Man Files Bard G2® IVC Filter Lawsuit
Documents show that C.R. Bard knew the G2® IVC Filter had similar risks as the Recovery® IVC Filter. Now over 2,000 lawsuits accuse C.R. Bard of downplaying side effects like fracture, migration, tilting, vein perforation, and death.
New Study Highlights IVC Filter Retrieval Problems
The study has found that IVC filter retrieval rates plummet after 7 months. Over 40% had to be removed using advanced techniques, according to data from a study involving over 750 patients.
IVC Filter Lawsuit Filed in Philadelphia
Rex Medical and Argon Medical Devices have been sued by a woman who suffered through two unsuccessful IVC filter retrieval procedures because her filter tilted, embedded in her vein, penetrated her vein into her liver, and fractured off two wire...
IVC Filter Lawsuit Filed Over Vein Perforation & Failed Retrieval
A woman who needed 3 surgeries to remove a "retrievable" IVC filter that got stuck in her vein has filed a lawsuit against the manufacturers.
Texas Woman Files Celect® IVC Filter Lawsuit
A lawsuit has been filed by a Texas woman who was injured by a Celect® IVC Filter manufactured by Cook Medical. In recent years, studies have linked this device to a high risk of puncturing the vein.
Iowa Woman Files G2® IVC Filter Lawsuit
A lawsuit has been filed against C.R. Bard for selling a defective blood clot filter that is associated with a 38% risk of breaking within 5 years.
Texas Woman Files VenaTech® IVC Filter Lawsuit
A woman in Texas who has a defective vena cava filter puncturing her vein has filed a lawsuit against B. Braun Medical for selling a defective medical device and failing to warn about life-threatening side effects.