Do I Qualify for the IVC Filter Lawsuit?

Who Qualifies for the IVC Filter Lawsuit?

Primary Requirements

1. You received an IVC filter implant — From any of the manufacturers facing litigation

2. You experienced complications — Beyond normal post-procedure recovery

3. The complications required medical treatment — Imaging, surgery, additional procedures

Qualifying Devices

C.R. Bard Filters:

• Recovery
• G2
• G2X
• G2 Express
• Eclipse
• Meridian
• Denali

Cook Medical Filters:

• Celect
• Gunther Tulip

Other Manufacturer Filters:

• Cordis OptEase
• Rex Medical Option
• ALN

Qualifying Injuries

You may have a valid claim if you experienced any of the following with your IVC filter:

• Device fracture — Pieces of the filter broke off
• Filter migration — Device moved to heart, lungs, or other location
• Perforation of the vena cava or organs
• Heart damage from migrating fragments
• Lung damage from migrating fragments
• Pulmonary embolism despite having the filter
• Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) complications
• Need for emergency surgery to retrieve filter or fragments
• Difficulty or inability to remove a retrievable filter
• Embedding of filter in vein wall
• Death from device complications (family members can file)

Factors That Strengthen Your Case

• Medical records documenting the specific filter manufacturer and model
• Imaging studies (CT, X-ray, ultrasound) showing device problems
• Operative reports from any retrieval procedures
• Pathology reports if device or fragments were removed
• Documentation of complications and resulting treatment
• Multiple imaging studies showing progression of problems

You May Still Qualify If...

• Your filter is still in place but causing problems
• You had a temporary filter that was eventually removed but caused complications
• You had difficulty removing a "retrievable" filter
• Your problems were initially attributed to other causes
• You received the filter years ago — complications can develop over time

What Compensation Could You Receive?

Type of Damages	Description
Medical expenses	Surgery, hospitalization, imaging, medications
Future medical costs	Ongoing care, potential additional procedures
Lost wages	Income lost during treatment and recovery
Pain and suffering	Physical pain and emotional distress
Loss of quality of life	Impact on daily activities
Wrongful death	If a loved one died from device complications

How to Get Started

1. Submit a free case review — Information about your IVC filter and complications
2. Attorney evaluation — Experienced attorneys review your case at no cost
3. Medical records collection — Attorney helps gather implant and treatment records
4. Filing your claim — Case proceeds in the appropriate MDL

Contingency basis. No fees unless compensation is recovered.

Common Eligibility Questions

My filter is still in my body — can I file? Yes. You don't need to have had the filter removed. Ongoing complications with the filter in place are grounds for a claim.

My filter was a "retrievable" type but couldn't be removed — does that matter? Yes, this is a strong basis for a claim. Retrievable filters are supposed to be removable. Inability to retrieve them is a known complication that the lawsuits address.

I don't know which manufacturer made my filter — can I find out? Yes. Your medical records will identify the specific device used. Your attorney can help obtain these records.

My filter has been in place for 10+ years — am I too late? Not necessarily. Statutes of limitations may run from when complications were discovered, not when the device was implanted. Complications can develop years after implantation.

I had a pulmonary embolism even with the filter in place — does that matter? Yes. A filter is supposed to prevent pulmonary embolism. If you experienced PE while the filter was in place, this represents device failure.