IVC Filter Lawsuit Filings Rise In Number As Plaintiffs Claim The Devices Fracture and Migrate

April 27, 2016 – – TheProductLawyers.com reports on recent details surrounding IVC (inferior vena cava) filter lawsuit claims. The inferior vena cava is a major vein within the body that transports blood from the lower body toward the lungs and heart.

IVC filters are cage-like devices which are surgically implanted into these veins and work to catch and hold possible blood clot formations until they dissipate. This prevents the clots from traveling toward the lungs and heart, causing pulmonary embolism or other serious problems. The filters are intended to be used temporarily, and to be removed from the body as soon as a patient’s blood clot risk subsides. They are generally depended on by patients who are considered at risk for blood clot development but who are unable to take blood-thinning drugs.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has recommended through a public safety communication that IVC filters be removed from patients within 29-54 days after implantation if the patient’s risk of pulmonary embolism has subsided at that time. Retrieving the devices quicker has become a topic of concern as plaintiffs filing lawsuits discussing problems with IVC filters have noted that the filters are able to break loose and migrate from their initial implantation spots.

Other allegations by plaintiffs state that the filters can break apart, and that the pieces can travel within the body, puncturing veins or becoming embedded into organs and intestines, where they can cause further medical difficulties. Patients who report experiencing this also sometimes state that the filters are now unable to be removed from their body, as they have traveled to locations deemed “too risky” for surgery.

The attorneys of Banville Law know well how concerning these lawsuit allegations may be for patients currently using IVC filters. They are working to assist patients who have had or currently have IVC filters implanted within them, and who believe that the filter has negatively impacted their health. They encourage all affected parties to take advantage of the opportunity to fully investigate their legal rights in the matter, as these individuals may be entitled to significant compensation. To better help those desiring to explore their legal options further, the attorneys of Banville Law are are now offering complimentary legal consultations to qualified parties.

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

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