Canada Plaintiffs See IVC Filter Class Action Lawsuit Filing On Two Occasions

April 06, 2016 – – TheProductLawyers.com reports on the formation of two class action lawsuits filed against Cook Medical in Canada in reference to the IVC filters they produce. Allegations within the involved lawsuits state that the devices have broken apart inside of patient’s bodies, resulting in serious and dangerous medical complications for the victims.

One of the involved plaintiffs notes that she had a Cook Medical IVC filter device implanted in her in August of 2013. The device was inserted as a precautionary measure to help prevent blood clots moving from her lower body toward her lungs and heart, as she was unable to take traditional blood-thinning medications. This is meant as a temporary procedure, and the device is later to be removed from the body when the blood clot risk has subsided. However, the plaintiff claims that when doctors went to remove her filter in October, they realized that it had moved and that attempting to remove the device in its new position was too risky.

On February 22nd, it was reported that another plaintiff had formed a second class action against the manufacturer. This plaintiff alleges that his doctors tried twice to remove his IVC filter device without any success. He stated that a third surgery to attempt removal was planned, but that it was noted as risky and may be unable to occur. He alleges that he suffered from dizzy spells and has been informed by physicians that the device may be gradually clogging his blood flow.

Inferior Vena Cava (IVC) filters are implanted into the body’s largest vein, (the inferior vena cava). This vein moves blood to important parts of the body, such as the heart and lungs. Implanting a filter here is intending to help prevent a pulmonary embolism, which occurs when a clot blocks a pulmonary artery, which can be dangerous and even fatal. Patients in Canada and America, however, now say that these IVC filters were manufactured improperly and can fracture within the body or come loose and travel into other areas, puncturing veins or becoming embedded within intestines. The FDA has recently noted that the devices are to ideally be removed from patient’s bodies 29-54 days after implantation to avoid potential health complications.

The attorneys of Banville Law understand the considerable risks which may be posed to patients if these allegations are proven to be true. They are working to assist patients who have had IVC filter implantations and who believe that they have been negatively affected by the device. These patients may be entitled to significant compensation attained through legal action. To help patients interested in exploring their legal rights in further detail, the attorneys of Banville Law are currently offering free legal consultations to qualified parties.

To ask questions or request additional information, please contact the attorneys of Banville Law by calling 888-997-3792.

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