Inferior vena cava filter devices remain popular in the United States, despite their controversial history. Doctors place them to treat …
Blood Clot Filters: Recalls & Reasons Why In Recent Years
Lawsuits against several different inferior vena cava (IVC) filter device manufacturers are now underway. And the U.S. Food and Drug …
Clot Filters Cost Patients More Money for No Benefits, Says Study
Inferior vena cava (IVC) filters can help prevent pulmonary embolism in patients at risk for blood clots. In fact, medical …
Is IVC Filter Placement Right for You? 3 Questions to Ask
Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) patients must prevent blood clots from reaching their lungs. Otherwise, they risk suffering a pulmonary embolism. …
“Is an Inferior Vena Cava Filter the Same Thing as a Stent?”
A commonly asked question is whether an inferior vena cava (IVC) filter is the same as a stent. The short …
Greenfield Filter Can Cause Pain, Blood Clots in DVT and PE Patients
For years, the FDA warned consumers about serious side effects for patients getting inferior vena cava (IVC) filters. But the …
C.R. Bard Blood Clot Filter Lawsuit Trials Are Now Underway
The C.R. Bard blood clot filter lawsuit bellwether trials are finally underway. Currently, drug giant C.R. Bard faces over 3,000 …
3 IVC Filter Questions to Ask Before Filing a Claim
An IVC filter acts like a cage that traps blood clots. Placed in the inferior vena cava (the largest vein …