Some lawsuits against Cook Medical claim the company’s inferior vena cava (IVC) filters have broken apart, causing fragments to travel through the bloodstream and leading to harm to patients. Reports alleged that Cook Medical IVC filters may fracture, migrate from their original placement, or puncture the vein, causing damage to vital organs and, in some cases, even leading to death.
If you or a loved one suffered due to a defective Cook Medical IVC filter, you may have legal options. The team at Phillips Law Group may be able to help.
Cook Medical IVC Filter Concerns
Cook Medical is currently dealing with IVC filter lawsuits citing wrongful injuries and death. Allegedly defective Cook Medical IVC filters could ultimately lead to serious complications and injuries in patients, and some people are filing lawsuits against the company for their pain and suffering.
Thousands of Cook IVC filter lawsuits are ongoing as of August 2024. Some injuries identified in Cook IVC lawsuits include:
- Chest pain
- Chronic pain
- Damage to the heart or lungs
- Deep vein thrombosis
- Device migration
- Device perforation
- Filter fracture
- Infection
- Internal bleeding
- IVC occlusion
- Organ perforation
- Pulmonary embolism
- Puncturing of the inferior vena cava
- Wrongful death
If you or a loved one was harmed after the use of a Cook Medical IVC filter, please contact us today for a free consultation to discuss your rights. You may be entitled to pursue potential legal action against Cook Medical.
Getting Assistance with an IVC Filter Lawsuit
If Cook Medical failed to adequately warn patients and healthcare providers about the risks associated with their IVC filters, or were aware of defective design but continued to market the devices, the company should be held accountable through our justice system. The company has an obligation to warn both patients and physicians about any risks involving IVC filter devices and whether or not the medical products could have dangerous flaws.
At Phillips Law Group, our team has experience in defective medical device litigation and is committed to holding manufacturers accountable for the harm their products cause. We understand the impact that injuries from defective medical devices can have on your life, including the burden of medical bills, loss of income, and ongoing pain and suffering.
Our legal team will fight for you to secure the compensation you deserve. We offer compassionate and personalized legal services to guide you through every step of the process and stand ready to advocate for you. Our firm has been in business for more than 30 years and is a trusted voice in the Arizona community.
Contact Phillips Law Group today for a free, no-obligation consultation to discuss your rights and potential legal action against Cook Medical. Give us a call at 602-222-2222 to learn more now.
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