#IVC Filter Lawsuit

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An IVC filter is a small implant inserted into the inferior vena cava to prevent blood clots from reaching the lungs. While some filters are designed to be permanent, others can be removed. If you have concerns about the safety of IVC filters, the FDA has issued warnings about risks like migration, fracture, and perforation.

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IVC Filter Lawsuits

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Can the Taxotere lawsuits lessen the woes of cancer patients?

In the recent past United States has seen many mass tort litigations on Morcellator, AFFF, Invokana, Tylenol, Beovu and so on. One among them if the Taxotere lawsuits.

Breast cancer, non-small cell lung cancer, prostate cancer, gastric cancer, and head and neck cancer are only a few of the malignancies that are treated using the chemotherapy medication taxotere. It belongs to the taxane class of medications and goes by the generic name of docetaxel. A black box warning on the medication's label lists five potentially deadly side effects, including decreased blood cell count (neutropenia), liver toxicity, fluid retention, hypersensitivity reactions, and toxic death.

The breast cancer chemotherapy medicine Taxotere is made by the international pharmaceutical corporation Sanofi, which has its headquarters in France. Rhone-Poulenc invented it first (now Sanofi-Aventis). In 1996, the FDA approved taxotere for the treatment of individuals with locally advanced or metastatic breast cancer who had not responded favourably to previous therapies.

21,037 adverse events with Taxotere medications were reported to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System between 2003 and June 2018. (FAERS). 3,007 of those reports—17,346 of them intense—led to fatalities.

According to the study, up to 6.3 percent of breast cancer patients had persistent, substantial alopecia (PSA), meaning that less than half of their hair grew back following therapy. Losing their hair had a long-lasting, negative physical and emotional impact on many women, even though it was not a life-threatening situation. The hair will never grow back because Taxotere renders the loss irreversible, even years after the completion of the chemotherapy treatment.

According to a 2001 Journal of Ophthalmology paper, Taxotere infusions caused epiphora in cancer patients. Up to 64% of Taxotere patients were discovered to be susceptible to developing epiphora, according to a study from 2014 published by the National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI).

In Louisiana, an MDL 2740 including about 33 lawsuits was established in October 2016 and is presided over by Judge Jane Triche Milazzo. The first trial ended in the manufacturer's favour because the judge did not believe that the medicine was to blame for Barbara Earnest's irreversible hair loss. Sanofi suffered a severe setback in early February 2022 when the appeal of the first bellwether plaintiff Barbara was taken into account and the ruling was upheld by the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals Judge Cory Wilson.

With Elizabeth Kahn as the plaintiff in the Taxotere lawsuit 2021, Sanofi won a second bellwether trial lawsuit in a row. Many plaintiffs who suffered eye injuries began suing Sanofi-Aventis across the U.S. when the Taxotere hair loss claims were being tried on one side. In a separate MDL 3023, presided over by Judge Jane Triche Milazzo in the federal district court of Louisiana, more than 12,000 eye damage complaints have been merged. Pre-trial proceedings are underway in the Taxotere case 2022.

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IVC Filter settlement amounts as a result of an inferior vena cava lawsuit are difficult to determine at this time. Issues with an IVC (inferior vena cava) filter may lead to many unwelcome side effects and IVC filter complications. Physician utilize IVC Filters to strengthen weak or damaged tissue. If you were implanted with a defective IVC filter, contact top IVC filter lawsuit attorneys. These IVC filter complications can drastically alter a patient’s quality of life. Many victims are seeking information about: “Bard IVC filter lawsuit settlements, “ivc filter lawsuit awards”, “blood clot filter lawsuit” and “IVC filter lawsuit settlements” Most importantly, do not miss an ivc filter lawsuit deadline!

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In order to determine what ivc filter lawsuit settlements amounts will be, a victim needs to be informed. IVC lawsuits are individual lawsuits and none of the lawsuits constitute an ivc filter class action lawsuit. A patient suffering from serious medical complications due to an inferior IVC filter product and/or placement will be afforded the ability to seek compensation using an ivc filter lawsuit for the following reasons:

IVC FILTER DEFECTS:

The filter has migrated from its original placement position.

The  IVC filter did not prevent (or lessen the severity of) a pulmonary embolism.

The filter is not removable due to migration.

The filter has become fractured, broken, or otherwise come apart in some way- whether or not it has migrated from its original position.

The filter perforated, punctured, or otherwise caused damage to the IVC or other blood vessels.

The filter has malfunctioned or broken, causing damage to other organs such as the lungs, liver, heart, kidneys, etc.

The patient has had to undergo further surgery to have a malfunctioning IVC hernias filter removed.

IVC FILTER UPDATE

Update- 11/28/2020- “The guidelines on the use of inferior vena cava (IVC) filters in the treatment of patients with venous thromboembolism (VTE; ie, deep vein thrombosis [DVT] or pulmonary embolism [PE]) were published in October 2020 by the Society of Interventional Radiology (SIR), in collaboration with the American College of Cardiology (ACC), the American College of Chest Physicians (ACCP), the American College of Surgeons (ACS) Committee on Trauma, the American Heart Association (AHA), the Society for Vascular Surgery (SVS), and the Society for Vascular Medicine (SVM).[1]” medscape

9-25-2020- “Medtech trade group AdvaMed this week debuted a website that tracks law firm TV advertisements aimed at patients who have had certain medical devices implanted. The “Responsible Advertising for Patient Safety” site says that such ads mislead patients into legal action against the manufacturers of devices that are “non-faulty” and may jeopardize patient safety. We are advocates protecting patients from risks associated with deceptive, third-party funded advertisements,” the site says. “We support the doctor-patient relationship and seeking proper medical, not legal, advice for any medical device and health-related concerns.”  Medical Design

8-13-2020- “The 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals on Thursday affirmed a $3.6 million award to Sherr-Una Booker, the first bellwether plaintiff in the Bard IVC Filter Multidistrict Litigation and the only one, of five, to win her case at trial. Booker, a Georgia resident represented by Kellogg Hansen Todd Figel & Frederick, still has a fragment of the C.R. Bard G2 filter lodged in a vein leading to her heart, the 9th Circuit said. The MDL jury in Phoenix awarded her $1.6 million in compensation and $2 million in punitive damages in 2018, finding that Bard knew the G2 fractured, migrated and caused perforations at a “significantly higher” rate than competing filters and should have included a warning to physicians on the label.” Reuters

8/6/2020- “The placement of an inferior vena cava filter reduced the rate of pulmonary embolism (PE) in patients with deep venous thrombosis (DVT) and cancer, according to study results published in JAMA Network Open….This population-based cohort study included encounter-level data from the (HCUP) databases. The analysis included a total of 88,585 patients (median age, 71.0 years) with malignant neoplasms and a diagnosis of acute lower extremity DVT from state inpatient databases from California (2005-2011) and Florida (2005-2014) who were enrolled in the HCUP. Investigators examined all hospital visits for these patients to determine whether or not an IVC filter was placed. The primary outcome was the development of new PE following the initial DVT diagnosis. Additionally, the rates of new DVT as well as in-hospital mortality were examined. The researchers concluded that “[t]hese data suggest that IVC filter use in patients with cancer is of potential benefit in appropriately selected patients,” but additional studies are needed to determine “the appropriate use of these devices.” Pulmonology Advisor  

1/9/2020- The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Indiana has vacated a $3 million judgment against Bloomington-based Cook Medical. The company had been sued by a Georgia woman who claimed an intravenous filter made by Cook deteriorated inside her body, causing medical complications. In the lawsuit, Tonya Brand said she pulled part of her inferior vena cava (IVC) filter out of her thigh in 2011 after it had broken up and deteriorated. She says some pieces of the device are still lodged in her body and cannot be removed. In February 2019, a jury awarded Brand $3 million, however the court has now vacated the judgment and ordered a new trial. In its decision, the court said the “Plaintiff did not have overwhelming evidence to show the filter was defective or that a defect in the filter caused her injuries” and that “a jury could have just as easily found in Cook’s favor.” inside business

1 -8-2020- “On January 8, 2020, the Ontario Court of Appeal certified this proceeding to move forward as a class action on behalf of all residents of Canada who were implanted with an IVC filter product, namely: the Cook Gunther Tulip Vena Cava Filter Set, the Cook Celect Vena Cava Filter Set, and the Cook Celect Platinum Vena Cava Filter Set, at any time on or before January 8, 2020.” Newswire

11/1/2019- “The lawsuit was filed by a woman from Georgia who was implanted with an Option® blood clot filter in 2016. The filter perforated the wall of her vein, causing her to suffer severe pain and health problems. The jury awarded her over $1 million in future medical expenses, plus more than $2.3 million in future pain and suffering. The jury also awarded an additional $30.3 million in punitive damages. Blood clot filters are wire devices that are implanted in the vena cava, where they are supposed to catch blood clots and prevent deadly pulmonary embolisms. Unfortunately, IVC filters also pose serious risks. The filter can move out of position, fracture into pieces, puncture the vein, and more. Rex Medical was accused of selling a defective IVC filter with an unreasonably dangerous risk of causing complications. The trial began in the Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas earlier this month. It was the first case to come before a Philadelphia jury in the nationwide IVC filter litigation.” Daily Hornet

IVC FILTER | THE 411

There are over 10,000 ivc filter lawsuits pending in the United States. These IVC Filter lawsuits are pending in both Federal and State Courts. Victims are seeking lucrative awards.

The most IVC Filter lawsuits have been filed against Bard Medical and Cook Medical. Many victims are waiting to get an IVC filter payout.

There are currently two MDL’s:  1.) The Bard MDL located in Arizona Federal Court. 2.) The Cook Medical MDL ( MDL No. 2570 IN RE: Cook Medical, Inc., IVC Filters Marketing, Sales Practices and Products Liability Litigation) which is pending in Federal Court in Indiana. “Southern District of Indiana, assigned to Judge Richard L. Young and Magistrate Judge Tim A. Baker for coordinated or consolidated pretrial proceedings.” INSD  

“Rex Medical L.P., the designer of the Option and Option Elite IVC Filters as well as the distributor of these products, Argon Medical, face a growing number of lawsuits related to injuries that plaintiffs’ complaints allege were caused by these devices. (See a detailed list of complaints and attorneys below.) We believe the majority, if not all, claims against Rex and Argon have been filed in the Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas. Plaintiffs claim that jurisdiction is proper in the Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas under Pennsylvania Law partially due to the Pennsylvania citizenship of Rex Medical.” Mass tort

“Boston Scientific faces a product liability lawsuit brought by the family of Ohio woman, which alleges that problems with a Greenfield Vena Cava filter caused severe internal injuries and death.  The complaint (PDF) was filed in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Ohio on January 12, by Julia and Raylyn Ratliff, administrators of the estate of Cinthia K. Ratliff.”  About lawsuits  

“Following a three-week-long trial, a Houston firefighter, Jeff Pavlock, was awarded more than $1.2 million by a Texas jury for the lawsuit filed against Cook Medical LLC involving an IVC filter. The plaintiff was implanted with Cook Celect IVC filter in March 2015 to avert blood clots from reaching his heart, but the filter tilted and pierced into his tissues causing an internal injury, requiring a revision surgery. The allegations include failure to warn the performing surgeon about the possible adverse effects of the defectively designed filter. Cynthia Kretz, vice president and general counsel for Cook Medical and Cook Group, expressed her disappointment saying, “we are disappointed in this outcome and do not believe this verdict is supported by the facts or the law. This one case does not change our position on continually defending this important, life-saving technology.” Cook officials stated that they plan to appeal the court’s decision on the allegations laid on them over its IVC filter.”  Neuralit

BARD IVC FILTER LAWSUIT MDL:

“The U.S. District Judge presiding over all federal Bard IVC filter lawsuits indicates that the Court will consider whether to establish a separate track for cases likely to be resolved in settlement, or whether to simply begin remanding all cases after an upcoming bellwether trial.  There are currently more than 5,700 product liability cases pending in a federal multidistrict litigation, each involving allegations that plaintiffs experienced complications with IVC filters manufactured by C.R. Bard, including reports that the retrievable blood clot filters moved out of position, punctured internal organs or fractured, causing small pieces to travel throughout the body.” About Lawsuits

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“Given similar questions of fact and law presented in the cases, the litigation has been centralized before U.S. District Judge David G. Campbell in the District of Arizona since August 2015, for coordinated discovery and a group of “bellwether” trials designed to help gauge how juries are likely to respond to certain evidence and testimony that is likely to be repeated throughout the litigation.” Id.

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Bard medical MDL bellwether trial

1st Bard MDL bellwether trial in 2018- Verdict for 3.6 million in favor of victim.

2nd bellwether trial- Defense verdict a couple of months after the first bellwether.

3rd bellwether trial- Schedule for May 2019. This trial is about the Bard Recovery Filter.

COOK MEDICAL IVC FILTER MDL UPDATE

There are more than 5000 Cook medical IVC Filter lawsuits consolidated in to the MDL in the Southern District of Indiana. Many victims are seeking information abou cook ivc filter lawsuit. “Pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 1407 , the Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation (JPML) has transferred a number of actions to the Southern District of Indiana, assigned to Judge Richard L. Young and Magistrate Judge Tim A. Baker for coordinated or consolidated pretrial proceedings. The Plaintiffs allege defect in Cook Medical’s IVC filter, a medical device placed in the inferior vena cava to catch blood clots and stop them from traveling to the heart or lungs. The cases generally allege defective design, misrepresentation in marketing, and failure to warn doctors and patients. The Southern District of Indiana’s Master Case is: 1:14-ml-2570-RLY-TAB (PACER access required)” https://www.insd.uscourts.gov/mdl-case-information

SETTLEMENTS

“According to recent court filings, Cook Medical and plaintiffs lawyers are continuing settlement negotiations in an attempt to resolve IVC filter lawsuits pending throughout the federal court system, as additional “bellwether” claims are being prepared for early trial dates. There are currently more than 4,700 product liability cases filed against Cook Medical in U.S. District Courts nationwide, each involving similar allegations that Cook Celect, Cook Gunther Tulip or other inferior vena cava (IVC) filters were defectively designed and prone to migrate out of position, puncture internal organs, fracture or cause other serious health complications.” https://www.aboutlawsuits.com/cook-ivc-filter-settlement-negotiations-151304/

Important  Orders in MDL 2570

THE COOK MEDICAL IVC FILTER BELLWETHER TRIALS

1st Cook Medical lawsuit bellwether trial- Defense verdict.

2nd Cook Medical IVC Filter lawsuit bellwether trial- Case dismissed on summary judgement because the victim missed a statute of limitations  / IVC Filter deadline.

3rd Cook Medical IVC lawsuit-bellwether: Jury determines that  the IVC filter is defective and awards IVC filter victim 3 million in damages. This trial went on for over a month. The IVC Filter lawsuit jury refused to award punitive damages to the victim

GREENFIELD IVC FILTER LAWSUIT AGAINST BOSTON SCIENTIFIC

If you are a victim of the Greenfield IVC , you should seriously consider filing a greenfield filter lawsuit. What are the greenfield filter lawsuits? “Boston Scientific produces the Greenfield™ Stainless Steel Vena Cava Filter. (It is named after Dr. Lazar Greenfield, who originally designed it.) The Greenfield™ filter is implanted in patients’ veins to stop current blood clots from traveling while maintaining as normal a blood flow as possible. According to the manufacturer website, more than one million of these devices have been implanted in the last three decades.” Shouse Law

HEART FILTER

The heart filter lawsuits, which are often know as a blood clot filter lawsuit, pertain to allegations that the manufacturer of the medical device did not properly warn medical doctors and victims of the heightened risk of the heart filter breaking causing metal fragments to travel in the blood, possibly causing organ damage. Many heart filter victims are wondering:

What are the ivc filter lawsuit settlements amounts?

How long until there will be ivc filter lawsuit settlements?

How do I get an ivc filter payout

WHAT IS AN INFERIOR VENA CAVA FILTER PLACEMENT?

“An inferior vena cava (IVC) filter is a small device that can stop blood clots from going up into the lungs. The inferior vena cava is a large vein in the middle of your body. The device is put in during a short surgery. Veins are the blood vessels that bring oxygen-poor blood and waste products back to the heart. Arteries are the blood vessels that bring oxygen-rich blood and nutrients to the body. A deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is a blood clot that forms in a vein deep inside the body. A clot occurs when blood thickens and clumps together. In most cases, this clot forms inside one of the deep veins of the thigh or lower leg.” Hopkins Medicine

FIRST BELLWETHER TRIALS

“Inferior vena cava filters are commonly used to prevent pulmonary embolism in patients who manifest deep vein thrombosis and recurrent pulmonary embolism despite anticoagulation, or in patients with contraindications to anticoagulation.” NCBI

“The first bellwether trials over medical devices that are designed to prevent blood clots during surgery have failed to carve out a clear winner, with another trial set to begin next week. About 9,000 lawsuits allege that various types of inferior vena cava filters, or IVC filters, which doctors implant in patients, have perforated or fractured in their bodies, causing pain and leading to removal surgeries. Among the several device manufacturers listed in the lawsuits, C.R. Bard Inc. and Cook Medical Inc. face the largest number of cases, clocking in over 4,000 each. law.com

DO I QUALIFY FOR A LAWSUIT?

The victim “had an IVC Filter (Inferior Vena Cav) implanted after January 2003 and suffered any of the following injuries after receiving this implant:

“Device Became Non- Removable, Device Tilted, Filter Fracture, Device Migration, Filter Perforation, Device Embolization (Deatched Components), Filter Punctured Blood Vessels or Organs, Death.” (Source Consumer Awareness Group Full Service Marketing and Intake Support Center)

Implanted with: Bard IVC filter, Cook IVC,  Johnson and Johnson IVC.

IVC FILTER LAWSUIT DEADLINE

IVC Filter victims who do not meet the above IVC lawsuit criteria should still reach out to an IVC Filter lawsuit lawyer to see whether he or she can still file an IVC filter lawsuit.

1.2 MILLION VERDICT IN TEXAS

“So far, trials have failed to identify a clear victor. Cook won the first IVC filter trial last year, but it lost a $1.2 million verdict in Texas state court on May 24. Bard lost a $3.6 million verdict on March 30, but followed up with a defense win on June 1. Judges also have granted summary judgment motions in at least two key cases slated for trials. For these reasons and more, a patient can and should seek legal representation. IVC filters have had numerous warnings and recalls over the years. It comes as little to no surprise many patients are now facing the ramifications of faulty products and/or poor placement procedures. Though the pain and suffering can not be reversed with monetary compensation, the outcome of a lawsuit against the  manufacturers of the IVC and possibly against the medical professionals in charge of the patients’ care will deliver peace of mind in a most difficult time.” Law

IVC FILTER LAWSUITS AND IVC FILTER LAW FIRMS

Considering all this and more will greatly reduce the chances of a patient having a negative experience. Of course, complications will arise regardless of either the doctor’s or patient’s frugality in understanding the potential outcomes. If and when that happens, finding the best legal representation is imperative. Those who are left without legal recourse to obtain compensation for time lost from work and/or other major lifestyle alterations due to the procedure or complications therefrom will find themselves less able to function in their everyday lives and see an inevitable decline in their quality of life.

IVC FILTER LAWYER

A licensed physician is not one typically one who is out to take advantage of unhealthy patients. Though invasive surgeries may be more commonplace today than they were even twenty or thirty years ago, and our technologies and understanding of the issues have grown exponentially, there will still be those instances where something doesn’t go according to plan. Rarer, though still a prevalent issue, the doctor or surgeon made the wrong call or bungled the procedure. In those cases, seeking immediate legal representation will greatly benefit the patient in the end.Whether you or a loved one has experienced pain and issues with their IVC hernia filter or are taking preventative measures before undergoing such a procedure, it will behoove the individual to keep in mind the serious risks and potential medical complications which can, and very well may, arise in the aftermath of the surgery.

WHAT IS A DENALI IVC FILTER?

A Denali Ivc filter is described here: “The DENALI® Vena Cava Filter is a venous interruption device designed to prevent pulmonary embolism. TheDENALI® Filter can be delivered via the femoral and jugular/subclavian approaches. A separate delivery system isavailable for each approach. The DENALI® Filter is designed to act as a permanent filter. When clinically indicated,the DENALI® Filter may be percutaneously removed after implantation according to the instructions provided under the “Optional Procedure for Filter Removal” section.”

BARD IVC FILTER LAWSUIT SETTLEMENTS

“The DENALI® Filter consists of twelve shape-memory laser-cut nickel-titanium appendages. These twelve appendages form two levels of filtration with the legs providing the lower level of filtration and the arms providing the upper level of filtration. The DENALI® Filter is intended to be used in the inferior vena cava (IVC) with a diameter less than or equal to 28mm.” Bard/ Davol  

IVC FILTER LAWSUIT ATTORNEYS

For those patients who are suffering, there is hope for a return to your previous standard of living. Though the physical problems may never fully disappear, having the right legal team fighting for your patient rights can deliver one from a state of utter despair and hopelessness to one of seeing a brighter future on the horizon!  Victims are looking for IVC filter attorneys to file IVC filter lawsuits or a blood clot filter lawsuit on their behalf. As of this date there has been no global ivc filter lawsuit settlements.  Victims are hoping for an ivc filter lawsuit settlement in order to get an IVC Filter payout as soon as possible.  An IVC filter lawsuit using a blood clot filter lawsuit lawyer will help the victim get justice and compensation in the form of an IVC filter payout for his or her complications. If you are seeking an ivc filter payout, you need to speak to an IVC lawsuit  lawyer as soon as possible.  If you do not have a lawsuit filed because you missed an ivc filter lawsuit deadline, then it makes no difference what the IVC settlement amounts end up amounting to. It cannot be repeated enough that the greenfield filter lawsuits are not an ivc filter class action lawsuit.

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The Boston Scientifics’ Greenfield IVC Filter has been responsible for causing multiple issues starting from blood vessel damage to the heart or lung embolism. These conditions are potentially risky and can lead to the death of the patient. Many victims of the given medical device have filed a Greenfield filter lawsuit against the mentioned complications and damages caused by the device.

Have you been a victim of the given implant as well? Then, stop sulking in the corner and come forward with your story. The IVC Filter Litigation is there to listen to your story. For more information, visit https://ivcfilterlitigation.info/ or call 1 ‎(855) 631-1338.    

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Have You Experienced IVC Filter Complications?

These IVC Filters have been known to cause adverse events- they can move, break, fracture and perforate, resulting in a variety of side effects.

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HAVE YOU EXPERIENCED IVC FILTER COMPLICATIONS?

ivc filter complications These IVC filters have been known to cause adverse events these filters can move, break, fracture and perforate, resulting in a variety of side effects.

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Recent lawsuits allege that inferior vena cava (IVC) filters, medical devices used to stop blood clots from entering the lungs, have broken or migrated after being implanted, severely damaging blood vessels and organs, and in some cases causing death. Juries in IVC filter lawsuits have awarded patients more than $41 million since March 2018.

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Injured by a Medical Device? Here’s What You Should Know.

Medical devices are specifically designed for medical purposes and are used to diagnose, treat or monitor a patient suffering from a particular disease or disability and improve the patient’s quality of life. Not all devices are properly tested before being marketed to consumers. In some cases, a medical device may cause serious injury or harm to a patient, and some injuries may even lead to death.

So, how do you know if a medical device is defective, or if you’ve been injured by a defective medical device? What course of action should you take if you have indeed been injured?

If you or a loved one has suffered injuries as a result of a defective medical device, contact Attorney Group for more information about your options. Affected patients and their families may be able to file a lawsuit and recover damages with the help of a defective medical device attorney.

We offer free, confidential, no obligation consultations. We can help answer your questions, and if you choose to pursue a case we can connect you with an affiliated defective medical device attorney who can assist you throughout the legal process.

The time you have to pursue a claim is limited. Contact us for more information.Get Help Now.

Common Medical Devices

Common medical devices include:

Intrauterine devices (IUD) – IUDs are small, T-shaped contraceptive devices inserted into the uterus to prevent pregnancy.

Transvaginal mesh implants – These implants are net-like devices used to treat pelvic organ prolapse and stress urinary incontinence in women.

Metal-on-metal hip replacements – Metal-on-metal hip implants are a type of hip implant in which the ball and socket components of the device are entirely made of metal.

Power morcellators – These electric surgical devices are used in laparoscopic surgical procedures (such as hysterectomy or a myomectomy) to cut up large chunks of tissue into smaller pieces.

Hernia mesh – Hernia mesh, or hernia patch, is a loosely woven sheet made from synthetic or organic material used to provide additional support to weakened or damaged tissue caused by hernias.

IVC filter – An IVC filter is a small, cone-shaped device implanted in the inferior vena cava used to catch blood clots and block their migration to the heart or lungs.

In the United States, medical devices range from simple instruments such as tongue depressors to more complex machinery such as pacemakers and programmable computer software.

Defective Medical Devices

Technological advances in medicine and the healthcare industry strive to give patients the best care possible, including the latest in medical device technology. Most products and their manufacturers want to genuinely improve the quality of life of their patients; however, some medical devices are not as safe and effective as others and can potentially cause injury or harm even when used correctly.

Patients who have suffered complications due to a defective medical device may require additional surgeries to correct any damages allegedly caused by the defective device, possibly resulting in added complications and high medical bills.

Medical device manufacturers have a legal responsibility to ensure that their products are safe for consumer use. Sometimes medical devices are put on the market without proper testing as companies are looking to boost sales and maximize profits.

Some medical devices such as knee and hip implants and permanent birth control devices are approved through the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) 510(k) program, a premarket device proposal which seeks to demonstrate that the device to be marketed is at least as safe and effective as an already legally marketed device. As a result, some patients may end up using a device that has been poorly tested.

What Should I Do If I’ve Been Injured by a Defective Medical Device?

If you think your medical device is defective and has caused injury, you should talk to your doctor or health care provider as soon as possible. You might also consider reporting the medical device to the FDA’s voluntary reporting program or to the manufacturer.

In some cases, your health care provider or the FDA will not be able to help you beyond treatment to alleviate your injuries and reporting of the medical device in question. If you think you might need to pursue legal action, personal injury attorneys can help you file a claim against the manufacturers of the devices for physical, emotional, and psychological pain and suffering.

The Time You Have to Pursue a Claim is Limited. Contact Us Today.

For more information, contact Attorney Group. After you contact us, an attorney will follow up to answer questions that you might have.

There is no cost or obligation to speak with us, and any information you provide will be kept confidential.

Please note that the law limits the time you have to pursue a claim or file a lawsuit for an injury. If you think you have a case, you should not delay taking action.

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How could erring physical therapy specialists be sued?

Among many other malpractice litigations on AFFF, 3m earplug, Invokana, breast implant, Elmiron, Beovu, and IVC filter, silently some physical therapy malpractice litigations too visit the courts.

The primary responsibility of physical therapists is to consult with patients in order to learn about their physical condition and symptoms. They must recognize movement dysfunction and devise a safe treatment plan for the sick patients. They must teach patients how to properly use therapeutic exercise techniques, whether in the therapy center or at home. To promote healing, they use stimulation or massage.

However, if they are treating patients based on physician referrals, they are required to follow the referring physician's instructions based on the diagnosis made. In the legal context, strictly adhering to the diagnosis and providing appropriate massage or adjustments will be safer for both patients and physical therapy specialists.

Physical therapy malpractice is a significant issue in nursing homes, and long-term care institutions since many of the patients there are weak, have memory problems, or communication problems. Patients who are injured may not be able to report it to the therapist if they are irresponsible in the therapeutic exercises, they are performing with them.

If you are successful in proving that your physical therapist was to blame for your injuries, you may be able to recover compensation for your losses. Compensation is not intended to replace pre-existing injuries; rather, it is intended to compensate for losses caused by negligence. They typically also cover the cost of any care required to repair any damage caused by the defendant. The extent of the losses will be determined by the type of injuries sustained.

Obtaining witness statements from your other medical experts to prove that the injury was caused by the negligence of the physical therapy specialists would strengthen your claim for damages. Because the referring physician's records would contain all of the recommendations, your attorney can persuade the defense to settle or dismiss the case.

In effective medical record review services, LezDo techmed assists many personal injury attorneys and medical malpractice lawyers in locating evidence. Every crucial statement in the expert deposition testimonies is highlighted in our effective deposition summaries. They would strengthen your claim for compensation.

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IVC Filter Lawsuit Allege The Blood Clot Filters Can Migrate, Tilt, Break and Puncturing A Patients Heart And Lungs. #IVCFilterLawsuit @abcnews @abcnews

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Ivcfilterlitigation.info attorneys are actively seeking IVC filter settlements and filing the lawsuits for those injured or killed from the potentially defective device. Contact the attorneys today to assess your claim through the damage awards. Dial 1(855)631-1338.