In August of 2010, the FDA warned
that IVC filters could fracture and migrate to other parts of the body. The FDA announced that it has received over
900 adverse event reports since 2005 involving IVC filters, including devices
manufactured by C.R. Bard. After the
FDA’s safety communication was made public, victims began to file IVC lawsuits
against manufacturers Cooke Medical, Inc., and C.R. Bard.
Our office is presently
investigating Inferior Vena Cava filters, more commonly known as IVC Filters or
Blood Clot Filters. These cage-like
devices are designed to catch and dissolve clots. They are surgically inserted in patients who
have an increased risk for blood clots and cannot take blood thinners. The IVC filter works by trapping blood clots
before they can travel to vital organs such as lungs or heart and cause life
threatening injuries.
The use of the IVC Filters may
cause the following problems:
- The device can fracture;
- The device can move throughout one’s body;
- The device can pierce blood vessels and organs;
- The device can tilt or become irretrievable, among other things.
If you or someone you know has
received an IVC Filter, please call our office for a free consultation and case
evaluation. The attorneys at Jim S. Hall & Associates would be privileged to
help you and your family get the compensation you deserve. www.callhall.com
(504) 832-3000
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