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• Cook IVC Filter Settlement Negotiations Continuing in Federal MDL

  November 9, 2018

  Austin Kirk

  Parties involved in Cook IVC filter litigation have been ordered to continue settlement negotiations that could resolve hundreds or thousands of cases.

• IVC Filters Linked To Increased Risk Of Death in VTE Patients: Study

  July 18, 2018

  Austin Kirk

  A new study warns that IVC filter side effects could increase the risk of death among certain patients.

• Zenith Alpha Aorta Grafts Recall Issued Over Blood Clot Risks

  August 17, 2017

  Irvin Jackson

  About 5,000 thoracic grafts used for lesions and trauma to the aorta are being recalled by Cook Medical after reports of blood clots and blockages that can cause severe injury or death.

• Cook IVC Filter Settlement Conferences Scheduled Before Bellwether Trials

  March 9, 2017

  Irvin Jackson

  Another series of settlement conferences has been scheduled for Cook IVC filter lawsuits, in hopes of reaching a resolution before bellwether trials begin in August.

• Second Cook IVC Filter Lawsuit Selected for Bellwether Trial in MDL

  October 19, 2016

  Austin Kirk

  A second Cook IVC filter lawsuit involving a perforated vena cava allegedly caused by a Gunther Tulip IVC filter has been selected as a bellwether trial.

• Parties Disagree About Timing of IVC Filter Bellwether Trial Schedule in Cook MDL

  September 26, 2016

  Austin Kirk

  Plaintiffs and defendants have filed dueling Cook IVC filter bellwether trial schedules, both of which would have the first case in front of juries by October 2017.

• Cook Celect IVC Filter Failure Caused Pieces to Lodge In Woman’s Heart, Lawsuit Alleges

  August 30, 2016

  Irvin Jackson

  A Cook Celect IVC filter lawsuit claims that pieces broke off, pierced a California woman's inferior vena cava, and became lodged in her heart and kidney.

• IVC Blood Clot Filter Lawsuits Against Cook Medical Nominated for Bellwether Process

  May 27, 2016

  Austin Kirk

  Plaintiffs and defendants disagree on who submitted the more representative cases in Cook IVC filter litigation when filing their bellwether selection picks.

• Cook Beacon Tip Catheter Recall: Fracturing Could Cause Embolism, Other Injuries

  May 5, 2016

  Russell Maas

  A recall of more than 4 million Cook Medical Beacon Tip catheters has been announced following reports that the tips can fracture, requiring emergency removal procedures.

• More IVC Blood Clot Filter Lawsuits to be Prepared for Bellwether Trials

  April 18, 2016

  Austin Kirk

  Two new bellwether selection plans have been presented in Bard IVC and Cook IVC filter litigation.