Morgan & Morgan is investigating claims related to the ability of a medical device called an inferior vena cava (IVC) filter to cause serious personal injuries to recipients, including organ perforation, punctured veins, and death.
IVC filters are small, cage-like devices that are implanted in the inferior vena cava—the main blood vessel running from the lower half of the body to the heart—to prevent a blood clot in the heart or lungs. The filters, however, allegedly have a design defect that can cause them to break apart and migrate within the body. Lawsuits have been filed against IVC filter manufacturers claiming that the devices are defective and that manufacturers concealed the device’s health risks.
If you or a loved one has been implanted with an IVC filter and suffered injuries from a filter that fractured and migrated, Morgan & Morgan lawyers would like to hear from you.