Inferior Vena Cava (IVC) Filters, are placed within the IVC, a large vein in the abdomen that returns blood from the lower half of the body to the heart. When blood clots form in the veins of the legs and pelvis, these can occasionally travel to the lungs where they cause increased risk for a pulmonary embolism (PE) or blockage. IVC Filters can reduce this risk by trapping large clots and preventing them from reaching the heart and lungs.
DVT is a condition caused when blood moves too slowly through your veins, which can cause a clot to form (a clump of blood cells). When a blood clot forms in a vein deep inside the body, it causes what doctors call deep vein thrombosis. The condition usually occurs in your lower leg, thigh, or pelvis and can often lead to major and chronic health problems.
Nearly 30% of people who have been diagnosed with DVT will have it again. Chronic conditions like Crohn’s Disease or ulcerative colitis can increase the risk of developing DVT. Those with a personal or family history of PE and DVT are at increased risk for developing one or both conditions.
If so, you might have had respiratory complications and compromise, hemorrhages, possible infection at the insertion site, and even heart arrythmia.
DVT is treated with either blood thinners, which cut the blood’s ability to clot; IVC Filters, which are small and cone shaped and fit inside the inferior vena cava, and compression stockings that are tight at the ankle and looser as they touch the knee. These are available in non-prescription, OTC versions, but stronger versions that are expertly fitted can be described by your doctor.
Although the major manufacturer in the U.S. is C. R. Bard, and Bard Peripheral Vascular Inc., there are still some prominent companies involved in the sale and manufacture of retrievable IVC Filters, including ALN, Johnson and Johnson, B. Braun Medical, Rafael Medical, and Rex Medical.
The following devices have been reported to be faulty, including prone to break and migrate to internal organs.
You might have a legal claim if you have a medical diagnosis of organ perforation or damage post-procedure, due to facture or migration of filter parts or medical records showing vein scarring or damage. The Dunken Law Approach is hyper client-focused: with our high-touch client concierge platform you’ll receive regular litigation updates, customized content to explain the mass tort process, and proactive communication. Speak to our experienced mass tort attorney and receive a free consultation. Use the form on this page to get started.