Bard IVC Filter Settlement Reached After 10 Days of Trial

• PeterJuly 4, 2021 at 2:45 am

  on a Monday In Febuary of 2010 I awoke in the ICU of Columbia University medical center, a priest was standing over me administering the last rights. I asked what was going on and he told me a Dr. Would be in to discuss my case. It turned out, I had over 30 strokes in a 24 hour period and most of my organs had failed. Blood clots were continuing to come up from my left leg, and they wanted to intr[Show More]on a Monday In Febuary of 2010 I awoke in the ICU of Columbia University medical center, a priest was standing over me administering the last rights. I asked what was going on and he told me a Dr. Would be in to discuss my case. It turned out, I had over 30 strokes in a 24 hour period and most of my organs had failed. Blood clots were continuing to come up from my left leg, and they wanted to introduce a Bard IVC filter into my body. For only two weeks, I agreed, but the filter deployed incorrectly and could not be retrieved, without killing me. The Dr.s tried on two separate occaissions, leaving me battered and bruised on my neck and groin. These Dr.s did battle with it from both directions, my neck and groin, pulling and yanking for over two hours each time. A few years later I had pain in my gut, got a Ct scan and found the little gem had migrated through the Verna cava wall and is now threatening to puncture the small intestine, giving me paritonites, a slow excruciating death at any time!

• MarkMarch 11, 2018 at 3:18 pm

  I had one of the early filters put in c. summer of 2004. The filter was implanted at Cedars Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles. Their then department head of "interventional radiology" was anxious to get the thing in me. The initial CT and MRI's done when I was admitted that day, showed that I'd not only developed a blood clot in my leg, while recovering from a triple kyphoplasty to repair some [Show More]I had one of the early filters put in c. summer of 2004. The filter was implanted at Cedars Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles. Their then department head of "interventional radiology" was anxious to get the thing in me. The initial CT and MRI's done when I was admitted that day, showed that I'd not only developed a blood clot in my leg, while recovering from a triple kyphoplasty to repair some crush-fractures in vertebrae. A home health nurse found a "hot spot" behind one knee during a home visit (I was still in a wheelchair mostly) and she took my hand, looked me in the eye, and said "I'm calling paramedics and Cedars and we'll get you admitted thru the ER: Within a half our I was in the ER at Cedars, and they were discussing using the "clot buster" fiendishly expensive then new drug to break up the clot. The injected me but the clot failed to completely dissolve. Next step was the filter. Their scans showed no only the clot that put me in the ER that day, but there was evidence of 11 previous clots having hit my lungs and leaving their tell-tale signature on the lung tissue - which would have only been diagnosed with a CT or MRI, or because my heart stopped from the shock and they found it in post mortum trying to ascertain the exact cause of death (thankfully the scans and MRI's were the way I found these clots - the other alternative wasn't real enticing!) The then somewhat naive docs were telling me this was like magic. I just would not have to worry about clots and the filter should last the rest of my life. I was 53 at the time of the implanting of the filter. They prepped me for surgery and I was in and out of anesthesia and "Interventional Radiology" within 45 minutes. The anesthetic they used was Versed and Fentenyl to put me out, and Prophopol on a computerized pump to keep me under. Nice thing about those drugs is that they don't leave you feeling wasted like the narcotic gasses do. And no metallic taste in your mouth for days after surgery, either. I awoke in recover, my radiologist visited me later that day and assured me I could go home and back to my life without fear of a clot again. All went well for the first five years. Then mysterious pains, swelling in one leg or foot but not the other (on-goiing even today) and all the other symptoms many of you are so familiar with. I need to get this ticking time bomb out of my body. I'm living in Scottsdale AZ now, and even called Mayo Clinic here in town. They said they don't have the expertise and experience to do this. I have called a few docs round the nation who have done successful removals. So far none have impressed me. Frankly many were arrogant jerks, except for two who barely spoke understandable English. I need to find a doc with the necessary experience and knowledge to get this thing out, even if it means chasing down pieces of it to do so. Anyone with a suggestion of a physician who knows what he's doing in this obscure area of specialization - please let me know. If there is a consensus among my fellow suffered as to who is "the top guy" or "the best" at this removal - please email me with his contact details. Secondarily to the removal, I obviously need a lawyer. The hospital and the manufacturers of this device should never have been allowed to market them - and they were,I found out later, marketed aggressively to both the Hospitals and the various cardiologists, venus specialists, and general surgeons round the nation. I know or have learned that my filter implant was one of the earliest Bard models and obviously it should not have been cleared for use. I've suffered this ticking time bomb in my body for far too long. And I have no problem going after Bard or anyone and everyone else for what they have caused me to suffer thru for the last 15 years. Anyone know some good and aggressive lawyers? Any consensus about who is wining these cases? Again, any help or referrals anyone can offer would be deeply appreciated. Apologies for the hideous length of this statement (and rant). There is no quick way to say these things. I wish each and everyone of my fellow suffers all the best. Mark

• TamaJanuary 20, 2018 at 6:43 pm

  I have a filter IVC filter placed in 2005 after surgery due to that I have a cranium tumor I didn’t know the status of the IVC G2 filter at that time due to that I was trying to stay alive because my cranium tumor was very serious I had 5 surgeries in 3 years to rid of that tumor I survived it. I was advised by my neurosurgeon to leave the IVC filter in because I was going through so many surger[Show More]I have a filter IVC filter placed in 2005 after surgery due to that I have a cranium tumor I didn’t know the status of the IVC G2 filter at that time due to that I was trying to stay alive because my cranium tumor was very serious I had 5 surgeries in 3 years to rid of that tumor I survived it. I was advised by my neurosurgeon to leave the IVC filter in because I was going through so many surgeries and I had hematology issues they thought it was necessary in 2012 I try to have the G2 filter removed unfortunately it migrated to my tissue and when the technician tried to remove it he could not do to the IVC filter had migrated to my tissue and when he was pulling on it it was breaking apart I was having pain in my right lower abdomen so he stopped . Now I have hematology issues headaches vain embolism’s in my right leg nausea light headed dizzy spells. I was told at the time it was a very serious condition and that was it . I’m really confused I fought so hard to stay alive due to that cranium tumor and in all that time something else is going to get me in the end.

• MarieJanuary 12, 2018 at 2:58 am

  Had an IVC filter placed in 2010 and had problems about the last four years it was in my body. Having a hard time eating and drinking. That's because it was going through my bowel, aorta, and my spine. Not fun. Went to the university of Utah to have it removed and the stupid doctor that took my filter out didn't give me antibiotics. The filter was in my bowel which has bacteria on it and then he p[Show More]Had an IVC filter placed in 2010 and had problems about the last four years it was in my body. Having a hard time eating and drinking. That's because it was going through my bowel, aorta, and my spine. Not fun. Went to the university of Utah to have it removed and the stupid doctor that took my filter out didn't give me antibiotics. The filter was in my bowel which has bacteria on it and then he pulled it through my blood stream which ended up giving me sepsis. Didn't know how deadly that was till I got it!!!!!!!

• AnonymousAugust 23, 2017 at 2:18 am

  I had a filter put in back in 2008. NOBODY told me it wasn't supposed to stay in forever. My GP, vascular surgeon, hospital. NOBODY. I've had problems ever since. Don't wait. Get a lawyer who specializes in these types of lawsuits to sue ALL the parties involved and then get the damn thing OUT. There are two really good surgeons in PA and CA that specialize in difficult cases that other doctors t[Show More]I had a filter put in back in 2008. NOBODY told me it wasn't supposed to stay in forever. My GP, vascular surgeon, hospital. NOBODY. I've had problems ever since. Don't wait. Get a lawyer who specializes in these types of lawsuits to sue ALL the parties involved and then get the damn thing OUT. There are two really good surgeons in PA and CA that specialize in difficult cases that other doctors turn down. Dr. Lynch (PA) and Dr. Kuo (CA). 95% success rate. Good luck.

• JulietteMay 30, 2017 at 5:45 am

  I always pray that I can save myself not just some pain but save me money to enjoy small good things i can want to try myself. Yes. That's it! I try to be as content as possible without having to involve myself to trapping or addicting sensations that money can provide! Money is good if it is only enough and spent at the right time, saving also is a good skills.when it comes to financiablitiy!

• TinaMay 30, 2017 at 12:58 am

  I have leg problems issue as well, so I too can relate.

• BarbaraMay 29, 2017 at 6:03 pm

  Had my IVC put in, In 2012 as a precaution of getting a blood clot to my heart was not told at time that it should not be in you to long, I was getting ready to have Knee surgery but I was already taking warfarin who knows, NOW I have all kinds of chest pain, back pain, arm pain, and now it can not be taking out, do I need to take a CT scam to see?

• JoburgMay 29, 2017 at 4:17 am

  I feel there is need to examine the causes why IVC filters tend to break and cause a threat to human life.

• Forest BenMay 28, 2017 at 7:51 pm

  I has questions how all about. If the 2012 I bee Toxi Poison damages my liver do the case are familial associate or we talking others case . Because my Name was on you list and what is the amount of settlement ? Whom is the defender please allege the natures. And how soon the compensation

• MarviMay 28, 2017 at 6:14 pm

  my grandma past away on april but i don't agree with this none sense of after sergerie from heart everyday was dizzy sweating .next thing you know she has sergerie for her legs she could walk next thing you know is she dad this weir stomach pain went to the hospital and dye. I DON'T WANT NOTHING ELSE BUT MY GRANDMA BACK! i know that is impossible but i know that i can probably save some lives out [Show More]my grandma past away on april but i don't agree with this none sense of after sergerie from heart everyday was dizzy sweating .next thing you know she has sergerie for her legs she could walk next thing you know is she dad this weir stomach pain went to the hospital and dye. I DON'T WANT NOTHING ELSE BUT MY GRANDMA BACK! i know that is impossible but i know that i can probably save some lives out there by telling go to the doctor have them make a well done check up! don't even think about it only you guys know how you feel and only you guys can really make it be better for all.

• PatsyApril 27, 2017 at 8:40 pm

  Had a IVC Filter put in 2012 to prevent blood clot, due to I had a hysterectomy, I developed a blood clot in my right leg due to the IVC Filter, the Dr told me back in 2012 it was fine didn't need to take it out been 5 years know it can't be removed, I experience right leg swelling,burning pain, cold, numbness, a severe burning and pain in my inner right thigh, chest feel like something is stickin[Show More]Had a IVC Filter put in 2012 to prevent blood clot, due to I had a hysterectomy, I developed a blood clot in my right leg due to the IVC Filter, the Dr told me back in 2012 it was fine didn't need to take it out been 5 years know it can't be removed, I experience right leg swelling,burning pain, cold, numbness, a severe burning and pain in my inner right thigh, chest feel like something is sticking me always hurting left arm is numb and hand, feel like I'm have heart problems, can't hardly walk on that right leg

• Laura LApril 27, 2017 at 12:25 am

  My filter was inserted in 1989 it broke in 2000 and 7 and now again in 2017 it is broken in 5 more pieces I have a total of 6 pieces gone all together three of already protruded the venacava and a floating around in my body one piece is waged between my kidney and the muscle and it's irritating the muscle I'm in constant pain I take painkillers like their candy my chest is constantly feeling like [Show More]My filter was inserted in 1989 it broke in 2000 and 7 and now again in 2017 it is broken in 5 more pieces I have a total of 6 pieces gone all together three of already protruded the venacava and a floating around in my body one piece is waged between my kidney and the muscle and it's irritating the muscle I'm in constant pain I take painkillers like their candy my chest is constantly feeling like I have a heart attack and here's the good news they told me when they take it out is going to kill me. I did research and found a doctor at Stanford Medical Center in California his name is dr. Lau Auntie has invented a laser specifically to take and do something with this filter. We have fundraisers going to try to help me raise the money for the surgery but hopefully it can help you. This man has a 100% success rate and if you're having problems with your filter I am begging you call this Dr. Good luck and God bless you all.

• JustinMarch 25, 2017 at 5:23 pm

  I had a IVC filter implanted in 2008. Last month it migrated to my heart. It punctured my heart in three different places. I had to have open heart surgery for removal.

• GregMarch 22, 2017 at 4:27 am

  I had one put in in 2010. Tried to remove a year later but to no avail as it had attached itself to my vena cava. Year later I was back in the hospital with both PE and DVT's. Clots got thru. IVC has apparently tilted. 11 clots in lungs. Second IVC was installed and eventually removed later after I had another 3 week stay in the hospital and another 3 procedures done. Am now on permanent Coumadin [Show More]I had one put in in 2010. Tried to remove a year later but to no avail as it had attached itself to my vena cava. Year later I was back in the hospital with both PE and DVT's. Clots got thru. IVC has apparently tilted. 11 clots in lungs. Second IVC was installed and eventually removed later after I had another 3 week stay in the hospital and another 3 procedures done. Am now on permanent Coumadin and still have original first tilted IVC filter still in me. Thus no protection as it didn't help previously and the second has since been removed. Always in the back of my mind if parts of this are going to break off and travel to heart and lungs thus potential death. Dealing with it as there is nothing much anyone can do.

• RoniMarch 20, 2017 at 7:48 pm

  I have a Bard filter put in in 2007. Had emergency surgery Christmas 2014. To find out 2 legs had broke off and blocked blood flow. It's horrible what I have had to go through. Was told it should have never been left in past 3 months.

• EllenMarch 6, 2017 at 5:51 pm

  I had IV filter put in on September 2004, I now have problems with my left leg and arm tingling. I do not know where to go to get this checked can someone help.

• tracyJanuary 25, 2017 at 8:56 pm

  I don't have the ivc filter,but I had cancer a few years and had a port put in my upper chest . the doctor says embolized fragment from the port is straddling my main pulmonary arteries. but theres nothing out here about the porta cath so I thought id ask here

• RandyJanuary 8, 2017 at 5:49 am

  I had a ivc put in 2005 before a neck surgery. Now I have back pain, and in my chest as well also my left leg is so hard to move and cold. My hands go numb and tingling, myhead never stops ailing. My sex life has been damaged as well. It's a ticking time bomb. Caboom their I go.I hope you all get a settlement in our cases. But don't settle for anything less then millions, its our life that is at[Show More]I had a ivc put in 2005 before a neck surgery. Now I have back pain, and in my chest as well also my left leg is so hard to move and cold. My hands go numb and tingling, myhead never stops ailing. My sex life has been damaged as well. It's a ticking time bomb. Caboom their I go.I hope you all get a settlement in our cases. But don't settle for anything less then millions, its our life that is at stake! !!?

• LoriDecember 7, 2016 at 2:33 am

  Wow! Im very lucky that my health is good right now.

• JuanNovember 16, 2016 at 3:22 pm

  I have had worse back pain after my first and last epidhural and they wanted to give another one I said no they told me that if I did not get the ephidural 3 r time they will not px medication for my pain

• RobertNovember 16, 2016 at 5:10 am

  In 2006 My mother Irene Morales had a filter placed then she had a stroke and passed away shortly after, i dont have access to her medical records, am I eligible to take part in the class action???

• AnnetteOctober 3, 2016 at 1:31 am

  I've had mine since 2004 and had severe back pain to find it ruptured and lodged in between three vertebre. Severe pain and could cause paralysing.

• MichaelSeptember 20, 2016 at 10:50 am

  My mother has had one in for 11 years and the doctors never told us that they were suppose to be removed 6 months to a year after insertion. To many complications to name. IT HAS BEEN HORRIBLE !!!

• WesleyJuly 22, 2016 at 2:02 am

  My doctor took me off warfarin and put me on another pill for four weeks. After two weeks I had to go to an emergency lab by ambulance and I was declared critical with a G. I bleed. I was in the hospital for two weeks and rehab for two weeks. Later I went to talk with the doctor and he said I may had been taking a placebo

• alexJune 14, 2016 at 5:11 pm

  I had a filter placed in 2013 an it had migrated an punctured my IVC as well as two legs embedded my spine, aorta, somas back muscle an nearly punctured my spleen an stomach. I was active duty military with promising career then was forced to medical retire after 8 years of service I'm now 27 disabled an unable to havevstabke job due to constant doctor visits

• DoreenMay 13, 2016 at 2:35 am

  I had an IVC filter implanted in 2010. I had no idea it was temporary. I had a CT scan today to check its status. I to have chest pains and I'm scared to leave it in even though o know he's going to tell me it's inoperable. Now what????

• DebraMay 6, 2016 at 5:53 pm

  I had filter implanted July 2011 in which I am beginning to have complications as chest pains and severe pain in my groin where the filter was implanted . I tried also tried discussing it with my physician and was advised it is too dangerous to be removed . I am not really comfortable with having this filter due to the life threatening complications or poses.

• DaveApril 18, 2016 at 3:11 pm

  Had a filter in place in 2013 and just recently had a 6 day hospital stay due to clots forming below and one above the filter. I am pursuing a clinical study at Stanford University for removal but after so long there are possible complications. They installed a second filter above the first one and that HAS to be removed in 2-3 months as the first one should have. I urge anyone that is having iss[Show More]Had a filter in place in 2013 and just recently had a 6 day hospital stay due to clots forming below and one above the filter. I am pursuing a clinical study at Stanford University for removal but after so long there are possible complications. They installed a second filter above the first one and that HAS to be removed in 2-3 months as the first one should have. I urge anyone that is having issue to contact clinical studies and or groups doing this for the IVC filter they are definitely out there. I'm not sure how this can go one without serious law suits occuring because of the filter. I guess time will tell.

• ShirleyMarch 12, 2016 at 7:43 pm

  I have severe pain in my chest backside. Had a CT scan. Doctors in radiology say it has not moved but not if it has fractured. Doctor who originally put it in won't even discuss anything about it. He advises me to go to my GP. Excuse me but my GP didnot order it or insert it. I have a gut feeling that there will be major problems in getting it removed. Went to a new doctor. His words, "they are no[Show More]I have severe pain in my chest backside. Had a CT scan. Doctors in radiology say it has not moved but not if it has fractured. Doctor who originally put it in won't even discuss anything about it. He advises me to go to my GP. Excuse me but my GP didnot order it or insert it. I have a gut feeling that there will be major problems in getting it removed. Went to a new doctor. His words, "they are not meant to be removed for can cause more damage than already have". When I was sold this bag of tricks its main selling point was how easily it could be removed. I can see or my estate a major lawsuit in my future.

• KennethSeptember 5, 2015 at 2:07 pm

  I had a filter put in 2011. Now I think I'm having problems. I get sever dizzy spells a get the sweats and nausea. I'm also covered with burses.