Hundreds of lawsuits are pending against various IVC filter manufacturers across the United States in light of growing concerns about failures in these devices.
For example, citing several reports of adverse events and problems associated with a particular manufacturer’s IVC filters, the FDA has warned patients with those filters that they “should be referred for IVC filter removal†once the risk of embolism has subsided and as soon as the patient can tolerate the removal procedure. FDA Notice
If you or a loved one has been implanted with an IVC filter, serious complications may result. Some IVC filters are associated with a high rate of fracturing and fragmenting. A fracture is when a piece of an IVC filter breaks off from the filter. Filter fragments can then move through the body, presenting risks to vital organs such as the heart and lungs, among other complications. Results of a study published in the Archives of Internal Medicine found fragment embolization, or migration to the heart or lungs, in 71% of fragmented filters.
Fracturing and fragmenting IVC filters pose life-threatening complications that can cause severe injuries, including sudden death. Even if you have yet to suffer complications from your IVC filter, you may still have a claim against the manufacturer.
KLWT’s lawyers are uniquely qualified to handle your potential case against Bard, Cook Medical, and other IVC filter manufacturers. KLWT’s experience and success in handling multiple plaintiff and class action litigation has resulted in hundreds of millions of dollars in settlements and judgments for their clients and served to deter unfair and dangerous practices by big corporations.
KLWT will directly manage your own case and work with other counsel litigating similar claims to achieve the best results for you. If KLWT accepts your case, they will handle your IVC filter case on a contingency fee basis, meaning that there will be no cost to you unless KLWT wins a settlement or judgment for you.
The United States Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation ordered the transfer of all current and future Federal IVC filter cases to U.S. District Judge David G. Campbell in Phoenix, Arizona. With a well-established and highly successful office location in Phoenix, Arizona, and being the only law firm licensed and with an office in Arizona currently known to be handling these cases, KLWT is in a uniquely qualified position be your litigation team on the ground, representing clients who have suffered harm because of dangerous IVC filters. KLWT is poised to be significantly involved in pursuing the various claims made against IVC filter manufacturers and is here to help navigate you through the process.
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