An Overview Of Adverse Events Prompting IVC Filter Lawsuit Filings

June 13, 2016 – – TheProductLaywers.com reports on adverse side effects that have been reported by patients concerning IVC filters. The FDA has reported that between 2005 and 2010, 921 adverse events related to IVC filters have been submitted through the FDA’s system. Of those incidents, the reports state that 328 involved device migration, 146 involved embolizations, 70 involved perforations and 56 involved filter fracture. The FDA has also noted that many of these complications may be related to the amount of time an IVC filter is allowed to remain in place.

The devices are designed to “catch” blood clots before they reach the pulmonary artery. The small conical nets capture passing blood clots and stop them from reaching the vessels they could block.

A number of patients who have claimed to suffer from complications have filed legal claims against manufacturers for poor design, manufacturing and failing to warn of risks. Lawsuits against Bard were first filed in 2012 in California and Pennsylvania state courts and were combined into a Multidistrict Litigation (MDL) Panel in the U.S. District Court of Arizona in 2015. Those cases against Cook Medical have been combined to an MDL in the Southern District of Indiana.

Attorneys at Banville Law have many years of experience fighting large pharmaceutical companies in pursuit of justice for victims who have been affected by companies that have put dangerous drugs and devices into the market. The firm strongly believes that victims are entitled to the compensation they need and deserve. Banville Law is currently offering free consultations to those who believe they have been negatively affected by the use of an IVC filter. Qualifying individuals may be entitled to significant legal action and substantial financial compensation.

For more information on IVC filters, to ask questions or to schedule a consultation, contact an attorney at Banville Law by calling (888)-997-3792.

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