IVC Filters
C.R. Bard Continued to Sell Blood-Clot Filters
The company continued to sell the devices. Although medical device maker C.R. Bard was likely aware of injuries and complications associated with its Recovery and G2 blood-clot filters, the company continued to sell the devices. In late 2015, in an extensive investigative report, NBC News said that at least 27 deaths were … [Read more...] about C.R. Bard Continued to Sell Blood-Clot Filters
IVC Filter Manufacturer Sued for Filter Recipient’s Death
A North Carolina man suffered fatal injuries when an IVC filter (inferior vena cava) filter failed and allegedly caused the catastrophic malfunction that it was meant to prevent. IVC Background The IVC filter is a small, cage-like device intended to trap blood clots before they reach the heart and lungs. However, reports continue … [Read more...] about IVC Filter Manufacturer Sued for Filter Recipient’s Death
IVC Filter Lawsuits Allege Retrieval Complications, Perforation
NBC Investigates C.R. Bard Recovery, G2 IVC Filter Lawsuits Filed. Inferior vena cava (IVC) filters are small, net-like devices used to trap blood clots before they can reach the lungs, preventing a fatal condition known as pulmonary embolism. Typically, IVC filters are used in patients who are unable to take traditional oral … [Read more...] about IVC Filter Lawsuits Allege Retrieval Complications, Perforation
IVC Filter Lawsuits Allege Fracture Embolization Complications
IVC Filter Lawsuits Filed Against C.R. Bard. Thousands of lawsuits have been filed over inferior vena cava (IVC) filters, devices that are placed in a major vein in order to stop blood clots from reaching the heart and lungs, where they can be life-threatening. Court records show that IVC manufacturers, including C.R. Bard, are being … [Read more...] about IVC Filter Lawsuits Allege Fracture Embolization Complications
New Meridian IVC Filter Lawsuit Filed
IVC Filter Lawsuit Filed Against Device Maker. A Virginia woman just filed a lawsuit, joining over 1,000 other plaintiffs in IVC filter litigation brought against device maker C.R. Bard. The woman alleges she experienced complications with the C.R. Bard Meridian IVC filter. The woman was implanted with the Meridian IVC filter in … [Read more...] about New Meridian IVC Filter Lawsuit Filed
Bard Retrievable IVC Filter May Lead To Perforation, Migration, Pulmonary Embolus
Bard Retrievable IVC Filter Injuries. Retrievable IVC Filters, including the C.R. Bard's (unit of Johnson & Johnson) Recovery IVC Filter and C.R. Bard's G2 IVC Filter System, have reportedly been fracturing and migrating inside of patients' bodies, leading to serious injuries, including perforation of the interior vena cava … [Read more...] about Bard Retrievable IVC Filter May Lead To Perforation, Migration, Pulmonary Embolus
Cook Medical IVC Filter Bellwether Case
Over 1,000 Lawsuits In Indiana Alleging That The IVC Filter Caused Complications. U.S. District Court Judge Richard Young has announced the schedule for bellwether trials in the Cook Medical inferior vena cava (IVC) filter litigation. According to court records, the first three bellwether trials will consider injuries allegedly … [Read more...] about Cook Medical IVC Filter Bellwether Case
C.R. Bard Continued Selling IVC Filters Despite Reports of Injuries
IVC Blood Clot Filters Still In The Market Despite Warnings. Reports indicate that medical device company C.R. Bard continued selling its IVC blood clot filters despite major complications. Bard's Recovery IVC (inferior vena cava) blood clot filter was reportedly linked to 27 deaths and hundreds of complication, Top Class Actions … [Read more...] about C.R. Bard Continued Selling IVC Filters Despite Reports of Injuries
C.R. Bard Continued Selling IVC Filters
C.R. Bard Continued Selling IVC Filters Despite Complications. Reports indicate that medical device company C.R. Bard continued selling its IVC blood clot filters despite major complications. Bard's Recovery IVC (inferior vena cava) blood clot filter was reportedly linked to 27 deaths and hundreds of complication, Top Class … [Read more...] about C.R. Bard Continued Selling IVC Filters
Bellwether Trial Schedule Announced in Cook IVC Filter Litigation
Reports indicate that medical device company C.R. Bard continued selling. Bellwether Trial Schedule. Reports indicate that medical device company C.R. Bard continued selling its IVC blood clot filters despite major complications. Bard's Recovery IVC (inferior vena cava) blood clot filter was reportedly linked to 27 deaths and … [Read more...] about Bellwether Trial Schedule Announced in Cook IVC Filter Litigation
Cook Celect IVC Filter Lawsuit Alleges Device Fractured and Became Lodged in Heart
IVC Filter Lawsuit In California Against Cook Medical. A California woman has filed a lawsuit against Cook Medical alleging that its Celect inferior vena cava (IVC) filter is defective and led to serious injuries. Specifically, the plaintiff alleges that a piece of the device broke off and became lodged in the heart. The suit was … [Read more...] about Cook Celect IVC Filter Lawsuit Alleges Device Fractured and Became Lodged in Heart
Cook Celect IVC Filter Lawsuit
Medical Device Injury Lawsuits. Inferior Vena Cava Filter Lawsuit against cook medical. A California woman has filed a lawsuit against Cook Medical alleging that its Celect inferior vena cava (IVC) filter is defective and led to serious injuries. Specifically, the plaintiff alleges that a piece of the device broke off and became … [Read more...] about Cook Celect IVC Filter Lawsuit
Rex Medical IVC Filter Caused Pulmonary Embolism
Lawsuit Against Rex Medical IVC Filter. A wrongful death lawsuit has been filed against Rex Medical over its Option Inferior VenaCava (IVC) filter, alleging that the defective device led to Pulmonary Embolism Deathmonary embolism and death. The suit was filed on behalf of the family of a Florida man who died in October 2014. The … [Read more...] about Rex Medical IVC Filter Caused Pulmonary Embolism
Scheduling Issue Pressed by Plaintiffs for 3 Trials in Vein-Filter MDL
Vein-Filter MDL Lawsuit Schedules Create Confusions. Argued Schedule Trials for Plaintiffs. Plaintiff have requested that an Indiana federal court set pretrial deadlines on the same schedule for the lawsuits involving Cook Medical Inc.'s Celect Vein filters for the three bellwethers cases selected in Vein-Filter … [Read more...] about Scheduling Issue Pressed by Plaintiffs for 3 Trials in Vein-Filter MDL
Surgeons Face Difficulties in Safely Removing IVC Blood-Clot Filters
IVC Blood-Clot Filters Could Not Be Removed Safely. Some patients who have received an IVC (inferior vena cava) blood-clot filter say the filter could not be safely removed. The failed failure was left in place, leaving the patients at risk for serious complications. IVC filters are small, spider-like implantable devices intended … [Read more...] about Surgeons Face Difficulties in Safely Removing IVC Blood-Clot Filters
3 Bellwether Lawsuits Chosen in Cook IVC Filter MDL
Lawsuits for Cook IVC Filter Litigation. Three lawsuits have been selected to go to trial in the Cook inferior vena cava (IVC) filter litigation in the Southern District of Indiana. A multidistrict litigation (MDL) was established for Cook IVC lawsuits in October 2014, with Judge Richard L. Young presiding. More than 500 lawsuits … [Read more...] about 3 Bellwether Lawsuits Chosen in Cook IVC Filter MDL
Cook IVC Filter Litigation Moves Forward Following Unsuccessful Settlement
Unresolved Talks About Cook IVC Filter Litigation. The federal multidistrict litigation (MDL) involving Cook inferior vena cava (IVC) filters continues to move forward, with the first bellwether cases scheduled for 2017. The MDL was established in October 2014 in the Southern District of Indiana before U.S. District Court Judge … [Read more...] about Cook IVC Filter Litigation Moves Forward Following Unsuccessful Settlement
Clashes Over Selection of IVC Bellwether Case
Lists of IVC Bellwether Cases. The process of determining initial IVC filter bellwether cases in In Re Cook Medical IVC Filter MDL 2440 litigation is beginning. Plaintiffs and defendants, however, do not agree on which cases to use. In October 2014, the Cook ‘IVC filter’ lawsuits were consolidated into a single multidistrict … [Read more...] about Clashes Over Selection of IVC Bellwether Case
Three Cook Medical IVC Filter Cases Chosen
Bellwether Trials for Medical IVC Filter U.S. District Judge Richard L. Young, who is presiding over the Cook IVC filter litigation in Indiana, has selected three bellwether cases for trial in 2017. The outcome of these trials could influence the outcome of hundreds of other lawsuits filed by plaintiffs who allege the Cook Medical … [Read more...] about Three Cook Medical IVC Filter Cases Chosen
IVC Filter Lawsuits Rising
IVC Filter Lawsuits Moving Forward In Court. The inferior vena cava (IVC) filter is a medical device intended to prevent pulmonary embolism. The filter is a small, cage-like device that is implanted in the largest blood vessel in the body, the IVC. The filter is implanted just below the kidneys, and its purpose is to trap blood … [Read more...] about IVC Filter Lawsuits Rising
IVC Filter Plaintiffs Hope for Settlement
IVC Filter Plaintiffs Settlement. In the multidistrict litigation (MDL) involving Cook Medical IVC blood clot filters, plaintiffs and their attorneys hope that a settlement can be reached before cases come to trial in September 2016. A settlement conference originally scheduled for March 2016 was postponed to allow the … [Read more...] about IVC Filter Plaintiffs Hope for Settlement
IVC Filter Litigation Increases Public Scrutiny
More Investigation for IVC Filter Litigation. Recent litigation involving inferior vena cava (IVC) filters has increased public scrutiny over the devices, which are used to stop blood clots from reaching the heart and lungs. Two multidistrict litigations (MDLs) have been established; one in the Southern District of … [Read more...] about IVC Filter Litigation Increases Public Scrutiny
IVC Filter Litigation Moves Forward
Questions About Device Safety of IVC Filters Continuos to Grow. Litigation involving inferior vena cava (IVC) filters continues to grow, as questions about device safety persist. Plaintiffs allege that the IVC filters, which are placed inside a major blood vessel to stop a blood clot from reaching the heart or lungs, resulted in … [Read more...] about IVC Filter Litigation Moves Forward
Inferior Vena Cava Filters Lawsuits
The Inferior Vena Cava Filters Serious Side Effects. The inferior vena cava (IVC) is a large vein that carries de-oxygenated blood from the lower body to the heart. The blood comes from the legs and the lower torso of the body. The inferior vena cava empties into the right atrium of the heart. The vein runs alongside the right … [Read more...] about Inferior Vena Cava Filters Lawsuits
NBC Investigation Reveals IVC Filter Risks
NBC News Reported About The Various Risks Associated With C.R. Bard's IVC Filters. A recent three-part NBC News investigative report brought to light the various risks associated with C.R. Bard's IVC filters. The tiny filters are implanted into the inferior vena cava to help stop blood clots in individuals who have deep vein … [Read more...] about NBC Investigation Reveals IVC Filter Risks
Evaluation of Complications with IVC Filters
Evaluation of IVC Filters Complications. Inferior vena cava (IVC) filters are cage-like devices built to catch and dissolve blood clots. They are inserted in patients who have an increased risk of blood clots, but for whom blood thinners may not be an option. An IVC filter works by trapping blood clots before they can travel to vital … [Read more...] about Evaluation of Complications with IVC Filters
South Dakota Plaintiff Files Suit Against Maker of IVC Filter
IVC Filter Maker Sued For Negligence A Woman Lives A Constant Fear of "Sudden Catastrophic Medical Emergency". A South Dakota woman who received an Eclipse IVC inferior vena cava filter (IVC) to lower the risk of blood clots that could lead to a pulmonary embolism has filed suit against with C.R. Bard, the manufacturer of the IVC … [Read more...] about South Dakota Plaintiff Files Suit Against Maker of IVC Filter
Research into Safety and Effectiveness of IVC Filters
IVC Filters Safety Needs Further Research. In a case study in Respiratory Medicine Case Reports (June 2015), doctors from Southern Illinois University and the University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston, recommend further research is needed into the long-term safety and effectiveness of IVC (inferior vena cava) filters. The … [Read more...] about Research into Safety and Effectiveness of IVC Filters
NBC Investigation Reveals Life-Threatening Issues with Bard IVC Filter
A year-long investigation by NBC's "Nightly News" raises questions about use of C.R. Bard's Inferior Vena Cava (IVC) filter, which is used to prevent blood clots from reaching the heart. Industry statistics indicate that the device is implanted in about 250,000 Americans each year. According to NBC, C.R. Bard was aware that the … [Read more...] about NBC Investigation Reveals Life-Threatening Issues with Bard IVC Filter
NBC Investigation Raises Concerns over C.R. Bard Recovery Filter
The company knew of safety issues associated with its Recovery IVC filter. A year-long investigation by NBC News raises concerns about an IVC filter manufactured by C.R. Bard. The first part of the series, which aired on September 2nd, suggests that the company knew of safety issues associated with its Recovery IVC filter but failed … [Read more...] about NBC Investigation Raises Concerns over C.R. Bard Recovery Filter
