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Illinois Injury Claims Relating to Bard IVC Filters (Part A)

Patients at risk of developing a pulmonary embolism, or a blood clot, don't always benefit from anticoagulants or other types of medication designed to break up blood clots. Medical devices are sometimes used with patients who have no other options; however, some of those devices have proven to be dangerous.

When an individual suffers injuries from the use of a dangerous medical device, it could result in an Illinois product liability claim. However there are other circumstances that could make the case more complicated, for instance, if there was medical negligence. Consulting with a Chicago product liability attorney is in your best interest if you have been injured by a dangerous medical device, such as Bard IVC filters.

Overview of Bard IVC Filters

When a patient can't take nor benefit from medication that treats a pulmonary embolism, the doctor may opt to insert a small device into the vena cava vein, which is a large vein responsible for returning blood to the heart.

The Bard IVC filters are designed to catch blood clots that break free. If a blood clot is able to break free from a lower part of the body, it might travel to the lungs. When this happens oxygen to the brain is compromised, which can lead to further complications, including brain damage and death. A pulmonary embolism is usually life-threatening.

Illinois Product Liability Claim: Bard IVC Filters

You may be eligible to file an Illinois product liability claim if you have been seriously injured by a Bard IVC filter. A potential hazard is that pieces of the medical device could break and then flow into an individual's bloodstream. These pieces could travel to the lungs, heart or other organs and cause internal perforations or bleeding.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has received 921 reports since 2005 on adverse effects from using this filter.

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