Retrievable Bard IVC Filters Associated with High Rate of Fracture, Other Life-Threatening Injuries
Bard IVC Filters (inferior vena cava filters) have been associated with reports of potentially life-threatening complications, including blood clots, fracturing, device migration and embolization. In 2010, the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) issued a warning regarding serious injuries that occurred in recipients of IVC … [Read more...]
Lawsuits Allege C.R. Bard Blood Clot Filters Pose Risk of Serious Injury, Death
Medical device maker C.R. Bard is facing two class-action lawsuits claiming its blood clot filter devices are defective and is putting patients at greater risk of serious injuries or death. According to a Law360.com report, lawsuits have been filed against C.R. Bard in federal courts in Pennsylvania and California. They each claim … [Read more...]