Retrievable IVC filters — designed to catch blood clots — allegedly fractured, migrated, and perforated organs and vessels, causing injuries far worse than the clots they were meant to prevent.
Inferior vena cava (IVC) filters are small cage-like devices implanted in the body's largest vein to catch blood clots before they reach the lungs. Retrievable models — intended for temporary use — were left in place for months or years in many patients.
Lawsuits allege the filters tilt, fracture, migrate through the vein wall, and perforate organs — causing internal bleeding, cardiac injury, and emergency removal surgeries. Studies showed fracture and migration rates rising sharply the longer devices remained implanted.
Litigation against manufacturers including Cook Medical and C.R. Bard produced large MDLs — Cook's MDL 2570 in the Southern District of Indiana alone held thousands of cases — plus significant jury verdicts and settlements. Remaining and new claims continue to be evaluated.
IVC filter litigation produced thousands of cases and significant verdicts and settlements. While major MDLs have wound down, remaining and newly discovered claims — including filters still implanted — continue to be evaluated.
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