IVC FILTERS

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The attorneys at Tieman, Spencer & Hicks, LLC are investigating lawsuits against the manufacturers of Inferior Vena Cava (IVC) filters. IVC filters have been alleged to be prone to early failure which can cause catastrophic injuries, and even death.

What is an IV Filter?

IVC filters are supposed to prevent blood clots from traveling to a person’s heart and lungs. IVC filters are surgically implanted in the inferior vena cava which is a vein that takes blood from the lower body to the heart. IVC filters are generally used when a person has, or is at risk for developing deep vein thrombosis.

IVC Filter Complications

Filter Migration

IVC filter migration occurs when the filter moves from the implant location. Migration can cause the IVC filter to block blood flow which can lead to serious complications and even death.

Filter Fracture

IVC filter fracture occurs when a part of the filter breaks off.  The broken portion of the filter can then migrate leading to serious complication and even death.

Filter Perforation

IVC filter perforation occurs when a migrating IVC filter, or part of a filter,  punctures a blood vessel or internal organ.

SYMPTOMS OF IVC FILTER COMPLICATIONS

• Chest pain
• Rapid heartbeat
• Confusion
• Lightheadedness
• Shortness of breath
• Nausea
• Neck pain
• Abdominal pain
• Back pain
• Leg pain

KNOW YOUR RIGHTS

To date, over 10,000 lawsuits have been filed against manufacturers of IVC filters.  If you believe you might have suffered an injury due to an IVC Filter, contact the IVC filter attorneys at Tieman, Spencer & Hicks, LLC. The laws governing IVC filter lawsuits are complex. Your ability to recover the damages that you deserve can be impacted by guessing, and potentially lost if you delay taking action. With so much at stake, don’t attempt to go it alone.  Contact Tieman, Spencer, and Hicks, LLC.