113 results

• IVC Blood Clot Filter Complication Result in Warning for Doctors in Canada

  August 23, 2016

  Irvin Jackson

  Health Canada is warning doctors in that country to holy use IVC filters in patients who cannot handle anticoagulation drugs.

• IVC Filter Fractures May Be Caused By Natural Flattening, Movement of Vena Cava: Study

  August 3, 2016

  Irvin Jackson

  As a growing number of IVC filters continue to be filed nationwide, a new case study suggests that the devices may be prone to fracture due the the movement and flattening of the vena cava.

• Process for Selecting Bard IVC Filter Bellwether Lawsuits Outlined in MDL

  May 11, 2016

  Austin Kirk

  An initial pool of 48 cases will eventually be narrowed down to six Bard IVC bellwether early test trial cases.

• IVC Filter Risks Often Result in Decreased Use After Physician Education: Study

  April 21, 2016

  Irvin Jackson

  Doctors who are educated about the risks and guidelines of using IVC filters are less likely to use them, according to the findings of a new study.

• IVC Filter Tilt Causes, Retrieval Complications Examined in New Study

  April 12, 2016

  Austin Kirk

  A new study indicates that IVC filters that tilt out of place require more equipment and surgical time to retrieve.

• Bard IVC Filter Bellwether Selection Process to be Considered by MDL Court

  April 7, 2016

  Austin Kirk

  Plaintiffs will allowed to use an FDA warning letter filed against C.R. Bard in IVC filter litigation after a federal judge determined that the letter's claims that the company failed to report, or under-reported, IVC filter problems was relevant to their claims.

• Unretrieved IVC Filters Can Lead To Thrombosis Risk: Study

  March 17, 2016

  Irvin Jackson

  A new study warns that IVC filters left in too long are the likely cause of numerous blood clot problems and can lead to serious health risks, such as pulmonary embolism.

• Cook Medical Seeks Postponement of IVC Filter Settlement Conference

  February 10, 2016

  Austin Kirk

  Cook Medical seeks a delay of a scheduled IVC filter settlement conference, saying that recently hired settlement counsel needs more time to get up to speed on the litigation.

• Bard IVC Filter Lawsuits Discovery Schedule Seeks To Make Cases Trial Ready by Early 2017

  January 27, 2016

  Austin Kirk

  Bard IVC filter cases that have already been going through the discovery process should be ready for trial by early 2017, according to a proposed discovery schedule.

• Reports of Bard IVC Filter Complications to be Provided in MDL

  January 7, 2016

  Austin Kirk

  A federal judge has ordered C.R. Bard to identify plaintiffs linked to adverse event reports filed with the FDA in litigation over Bard IVC filter complications.