The
Inferior Vena Cava (IVC) filters were one of the biggest medical
innovations meant to keep out the blood clots from traveling to the
internal organs. Unfortunately, these implants have a very unstable
design that can fracture, migrate, or puncture the internal organs. It
could result in the death of the patient or other non-fatal
consequences.
There
have been cases where the victims of these implants have filed lawsuits
against the manufacturers for deliberately endangering their
(patient’s) lives. The IVC filter lawsuit settlements have reached up to $3.6 million depending on the injury of the patient, and the number of damages caused by the product.
Why lawsuits against manufacturers?
The
IVC filters are usually used among the patients at risk of developing
severe complications with the blood thinners or anticoagulant
medications. However, though research regarding the IVC Filter has shown
that the recipient might suffer from pulmonary embolisms or deep vein
thrombosis. Ironically, the device was primarily implanted into the
subjects to avoid these specific conditions in the first place.
The surprisingly high amount of reported complications associated with these devices includes:
- A detachment of device components
- Device migration
- Filter fracture
- Filter perforated vein or organ
Later
on, retrieval models of the implant were developed for bringing down
the complications of the arising from the IVC filters. However, in
several instances these retrievals filter failed due to the following
reasons:
- A blood clot was stuck inside the filter
- Filter’s position was not suited for extraction
- Filter was stuck to the inferior vena cava
According
to several IVC Filter lawsuits, the manufacturers were aware of the
complications associated with these products. Pharmaceuticals like Cook
Medical and C.R. Bard were negligent about the inherent flaws of the
product and refused to pull the product out of the market. This resulted
in numerous non-fatal injuries and deaths.
Have you or your loved ones suffered due to an IVC Filter? Then, you might be eligible for compensation and IVC filter lawsuit settlements. Connect with the team of legal experts from IVC Filter Litigation and know your legal options. For more information, visit https://ivcfilterlitigation.info/ or call (855)-815-0586.
