Symptoms Of A Defective Greenfield Filter

Inferior Vena Cava (IVC) filters are small, cage-like devices implanted in the IVC vein of patients who are at risk of bloods clots, but are not able to use anticoagulants (blood thinners). The devices are designed to stop a rising blood clot before it reaches the heart or lungs of a patient.

But unfortunately enough, these filters have reached a high level of controversy, as the FDA has reportedly received thousands of adverse event reports involving the metal devices. 

Severe complications include:

•     Filter fracture
•     IVC perforation
•     Damage to vital organs (i.e. lungs and heart)
•     Heart blockage 
•     Death

Symptoms of IVC malfunctioning:

•  Abdominal or back pain

One of the most commonly occurring signs of a IVC filter migration is abdominal and back pain. This can occur as a result of the IVC traveling throughout your blood vessels and lodging itself in an organ or other vein.

If the pain correlates with the specific bodily movement, then the patient must confirm from his doctor to ensure that the filter has not moved from its intended location.

•  Pain in lower extremities

The filters are intended to prevent clots in the legs and pelvis from traveling up to the lungs and causing pulmonary embolism. Because of this, pain in the legs can be interpreted as an issue of their DVT, but extreme pain should not rule out filter migration or perforation.

•  Symptoms in the heart area

Symptoms like the ones below can be felt if the filter has fractured and one of its struts has traveled into the heart:

•       Chest pain
•       Neck pain
•      Confusion
•        Lightheadedness
•        Nausea
•        Shortness of breath
•       Abnormally rapid heart rate

If the IVC filter remains embedded in the heart, then the following symptoms can be experienced:

•     Cardiac tamponade
•      Hole in the heart
•      Heart rhythm problems
•      Stroke
•      Hemorrhaging
•      Internal bleeding

Dealing with these injuries and trauma often calls for a legal case. The victims are reported to have claimed for settlements against the injuries and sufferings caused. IVC Filter Litigation can be contacted for claiming financial compensation for IVC filters. Contact them on www.ivcfilterlitigation.info/  or call on 1(855) 631-1338 for more details.

Three Complications Argued In IVC Filter Settlements

IVC filters are placed into the inferior vena cava (IVC) to prevent blood clot. It is the main blood vessel transporting blood from the lower half of the body to the heart. For patients with the risk of developing blood clots, these devices were said to be an effective alternative to the blood thinning medications. It helps to avert a condition called pulmonary embolism where the formed blood clots move into the lungs. It can also give rise to a serious condition called deep vein thrombosis.
 
The FDA received hundreds of complaints stating the negative effects of IVC filter. The patients then went on to file IVC filter lawsuit settlemets claiming they have suffered serious health injuries post the IVC filter insertion.

 Three of the main complications associated with the IVC filters include but not limited to:

• Embolization: This refers to the IVC filter migration. The filters are flexible devices which when defectively designed might detach themselves from the particular place and break into pieces. These pieces travel upstream blood and settle in different parts of the body causing health complications.
• Perforation: While traveling through the blood, the struts, being metallic in nature causes perforation to the organ walls or might damage the nerve which can lead to internal bleeding.
• IVC Filter Thrombosis: when defective devices are used, a subform of DVT i.e blood clots may be formed within the filters. This is shown through pulmonary embolism, lower back pain, painful inflammation.

The IVC filter lawsuit settlements accuse the device makers of concealing the linked complexities of the filters. They did not mention the chance of filter fracture which can cause organ or nerve damage. Moreover, they did not stop branding their product as a safe medical device even after there were several reports regarding the severe health complications. The plaintiffs can demand for the expenses of the ongoing and future medical bills. If qualified, the patients can even get the expenses for the wage loss, hospitalization costs, reduced earning capacity and funeral expenses and punitive damages.

You might be entitled for a financial compensation if you have suffered from the complications of IVC filter implant. To understand about the lawsuits, the proceedings and how can you be eligible to get the damage awards, get in touch with the expert team of ivcfilterlitigation.info.