6 million in compensation against C. Bard, the company argued that the Safe Medical Devices Act of 1990 barred the plaintiff's claim because this federal law preempted it. Retrievable filters are meant to be removed from the body when the risk of pulmonary embolism has passed, but in too many cases the filter is left in and the patient is put at risk of severe complications. Yet that is what has happened to patients who received Cook Gunther Tulip IVC filters and Cook Celect IVC filters. Our law firm is focused on Cordis and Cook IVC filter cases. Still, cases will undoubtedly settle higher and lower than that payout range. Do YOU have a legal claim? In 2010, the FDA issued a safety alert regarding retrievable IVC filters. If you are having a hard time keeping all of these MDLs straight: - Bard MDL: District of Arizona (this MDL closed in May 2019, but that does not mean victims cannot still file cases in their home federal district court). Numerous patients have opted to file legal action against Cook Medical Inc., alleging they experienced problems with the Gunther Tulip IVC filter. 56 cases involving filter fracture. These include hemorrhage, pulmonary embolism, and stroke.
The Cook IVC Filter Lawsuit. Can there be a medical malpractice component to the failure to remove an IVC filter? Keep an eye on the site to see how things develop in 2023. Companies sued include ALN, Argon, Boston Scientific and CORDIS. IVC filters are not the preferred or the first method of treatment. Update: This case was lost by the plaintiff). District Judge Richard Young, who is presiding over thousands of consolidated claims, told IBJ the cases are "very complex … with a lot of moving parts. Braided sheath of the delivery system which could cause serious injury by tearing the veins they were. In general, IVC filter lawsuits are filed individually by each plaintiff and are not class actions. Click here to read more. "… It's frustrating that we can't move it forward a little bit. Recently the use of IVC filters has exploded, because of the availability of retrievable filters, including the Cook Celect, which are intended to be removed after the patient is no longer at risk of a pulmonary embolism. Complications associated with IVC filters can have a physical and emotional impact on your life.
6 million to settle an IVC filter case. 3 million verdict in Wisconsin for a woman with a Bard Meridian IVC Filter. Unfortunately it is the petals that are largely responsible for the Tulip's quick "embedding" problem. Court documents prove that the companies were aware of their devices defects, yet failed to warn the public, and still continued to sell the harmful product. If you received any of these injuries after receiving an Inferior Vena Cava (IVC) Filter then you may be entitled to Compensation. As of October 2022, more than 8, 023 lawsuits are still pending against two IVC filter makers.
What we said then, and it is still true, if you have an IVC claim, now is the time to bring it. The IVC filter has important uses in the medical profession. Cook Medical faced 8, 021 lawsuits in an Indiana federal court. There are 2 different types of IVC filters: permanent or retrievable. These verdicts were massive news in this litigation.
Free Confidential Lawsuit Evaluation: If you or a loved one has had an IVC filter implanted, you should contact our law firm immediately. Cook Medical plans to appeal the jury's decision. Our lawyers are looking at other IVC lawsuits as well. Then in 2008, Cook introduced the Celect vena cava filter, with FDA 510(k) clearance following trials in other countries. They asked the court to dismiss their suit a month later. Further, they were found to migrate out of their place in 40% of the patients. How have your IVC filter complications impacted your daily life? You may want to file an individual suit or join an existing MDL against Bard, Cook or another company. 2020), decided in late 2020, the victims earned a crucial win in federal court.
Reports also state that blood clots have been known to occur at the implantation site of the device – the same clotting they are designed to prevent. In 40 percent of filters, researchers identified filter tilt (shifting out of position). Years later, doctors found that the filter had fractured, and a piece of it blocked her right pulmonary artery. Implanted in patients who cannot use blood thinning medications, but who are at-risk of blood clots, these devices appear to have a design defect that causes them to migrate or fracture. Cordis||TrapEase, OptEase|. Bard won its second bellwether trial. Warning signs that a Cook Gunther IVC Filter has failed may include: - Severe pain in the heart or chest. Trauma (i. e. gunshot wounds). If you have a viable case, our lawyers can help you gather the necessary medical records, legal paperwork, and professional support needed to build a strong case. The network's investigation claimed that Bard executives had been aware of the risk for years but the company did nothing. Deep vein thrombosis. In 2008, Bard's G2 Express was released.
Our lawyers frequently get calls from people who are frustrated that their lawyer has "done nothing" to advance their case toward settlement. The specialist eventually became concerned with safety issues involving the device and was unwilling to support the efforts to resubmit an application for FDA approval. In 2013, the Journal of American Medical Association looked at the failure rate of the filter. She testified at trial she wanted a removable filter. Bard's IVC Filter Verdicts and Settlements. Cook's IVC filters are small, metal, cage-like devices inserted into a vein that returns blood from the lower half of the body to the heart. The FDA's database shows thousands of reports on IVC filter complications. Cook's defense of hiding behind the FDA's skirt finally fell flat. Lack of long-term observation. IVC filters have been linked to an increased risk of fracture which can cause serious injury or death. She claimed the device broke and migrated to her heart.
The filters help reduce this risk by trapping the large clots, preventing them from reaching the heart or lungs. The FDA said the ideal time for removing IVC filters is between 29 and 54 days after implantation. During that year, the FDA issued a public warning regarding IVC Filter complications that stated the agency had received 921 injury reports since 2005.