IVC Filter Lawsuit Plaintiffs Note FDA Warnings Regarding Deep Vein Thrombosis & Filter Breakage/Movement

April 26, 2016 – – TheProductLawyers.com reports on notable warnings from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration discussing IVC filter devices. On August 9, 2010, the FDA released an safety communication entitled “Removing Retrievable Inferior Vena Cava Filters.” Their public statement was reportedly directed specifically at surgeons who implant and remove IVC filters in patients. It indicated that when patients’ risks of pulmonary embolism have gone away, the filters should be removed as quickly as possible to avoid further complications. During the statement, they also indicated that in many cases, this was not occurring.

The agency also reported that between 2005 and August of 2010, they had received 921 adverse event reports concerning IVC filters and medical complications suffered by patients implanted with the devices. Additional information detailing the FDA’s adverse event reports shows that 328 of the reports discussed “device migration,” which happens when an IVC filter somehow detaches itself from its original implantation location and begins to move within the body. 146 of the reports involved “embolizations” which happen when IVC filter or filter pieces migrate to vessels which provide blood to the heart and lungs. 70 of the reports noted “perforation,” which happens when filter pieces perforate the inferior vena cava wall or when a piece of the device perforates a blood vessel or organ. Finally, 56 of the reports mentioned “filter fracture” which happens when IVC filters break within patient’s bodies.

IVC filters are used among patients who are at high risk of the formation of blood clots but who cannot use traditional blood thinners. The cage-like devices are surgically implanted into the inferior vena cava vein, where they work to trap and hold blood clots traveling from the lower body toward the heart and lungs, which can cause pulmonary embolism. They are supposed to hold these clots until they dissipate, keeping the patient safe from dangerous health complications caused by blood clots. The filters are intended to be used temporarily, and then removed from patients as quickly as possible after blood clot risks have gone away.

As those involved in lawsuits against various brands of IVC filters anxiously await trial dates, the attorneys of Banville Law are working to assist other patients who believe that they have also been physically harmed by IVC filter devices. Affected patients could be entitled to substantial compensation gained through legal action, and are encouraged to take the important opportunity to explore their legal rights in the matter. To better assist those interested in further exploring their legal rights at this time, the attorneys of Banville Law are offering free legal consultations to qualified individuals.

To request more information, or to ask questions regarding IVC filter lawsuits, contact the attorneys of Banville Law by calling 888-997-3792.

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