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People with a high risk of blood clots may have IVC filters to prevent blockages. However, IVC (inferior vena cava) filters can malfunction, which could require surgery or could be fatal.

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Inferior vena cava, or IVC, filters are medical devices implanted into patients at risk of developing a sudden blockage of an artery in the lung, or a pulmonary embolism. The devices catch fragments of blood clots that form in the legs or pelvis before they canreach the heart or lungs, where blockages can cause severe health complications.
IVC filters are under increased scrutiny due to risks of malfunctions that may result in serious injuries requiring corrective surgeries, or even death.
People who might receive IVC filters include those who are immobile… victims of recent trauma… have been diagnosed with deep vein thrombosis… are recovering from surgery… or have or are at risk of developing a pulmonary embolism.
When IVC filters fail, the device or its pieces may migrate to a patient’s heart and lungs, resulting in serious injury or death. The devices also can shift within a patient’s body, eventually reaching areas in the body that aren’t reachable by surgery.
In some cases, IVC filters are implanted into patients on a short-term basis. These devices, called retrievable IVC filters, are designed to be removed as soon as the risk of a PE decreases. In 2010, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued a safety alert suggesting a possible link between long term use of retrievable filters with an increased risk of malfunction.
If you or someone you love has received an IVC filter and suffered severe health complications or death, you may be entitled to compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain and suffering. Contact the experienced attorneys at HensonFuerst today to get the legal help you need. Call us at 1-800-4-LAWMED, or visit our website at lawmed.com for more information. Life Doesn’t Wait…call HensonFuerst.