Inferior Vena Cava: Information On The Vital Vein At The Center Of IVC Filter Lawsuit Filings

June 22, 2016 – – TheProductLawyers.com reports on the function of the inferior vena cava and its relevance to lawsuits regarding IVC filters. The inferior vena cava is a large vein that carries deoxygenated blood from the lower body to the heart and is sometimes referred to as the posterior vena cava, according to healthline.com. The source explains that the inferior vena cava empties into the right atrium of the heart. The vein runs behind the abdominal cavity and is the result of two major leg veins coming together.

This vein is a central part of many patients’ complication complaints regarding IVC filter complications. The devices are designed to catch blood clots from traveling to the lungs by being inserted into the inferior vena cava. They are typically used as a treatment for patients who are at risk of blood clots but are unable to use anticoagulant drugs.

According to the FDA, 921 adverse events were reported involving IVC filters between 2005 and 2010. These events include device migration, filter fracture, and embolization. These events prompted the FDA to issue guidance statements about the need for IVC filters to be removed as soon as possible after the risk of pulmonary embolism decreases. Many patients who have suffered from these complications have filed lawsuits against manufacturers including Cook Medical and C.R. Bard claiming that in addition to the dangerous side effects, the companies were aware of the issues and didn’t stop them from going to market. Hundreds of these cases have now accumulated and have been combined into MDLs in Arizona and Indiana.

As these lawsuits are expected to accumulate, Banville Law is working to ensure that those individuals who believe they have been affected by the use of these filters are given the important opportunity to explore their legal rights. The firm has years of experience fighting large pharmaceutical companies who have marketed dangerous drugs or devices. Qualifying individuals may be entitled to significant financial compensation.

For more information, to ask questions, or to schedule a free consultation, contact Banville Law by calling (888) 997-3792.

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