What Is an Ivc Filter?
IVC Filters (inferior vena cava filters) are medical devices which are implanted in the vena cava vein to filter blood clots (emboli) from traveling to arteries in the lungs (pulmonary arteries).
Defective Ivc Filters
Literature has shown a significant statistical rate of device failure, fracture and migration in the Bard Peripheral Vascular RecoveryTM and G2TM IVC filters.
Dangers/risks
Failure of the RecoveryTM and G2TM can lead to the following conditions:
- Death
- Constant severe pain in the heart, chest or elsewhere
- Pulmonary embolus
- Respiratory compromise
- Constant anxiety or worry over the fact that metal shards are in the organs
Warning Signs
The warning signs of device failure in the RecoveryTM and G2TM IVC Filters include sudden onset of chest pain or pain elsewhere following the placement of the RecoveryTM and G2TM IVC filter. If you experience pain following the placement of a Recovery>TM and G2TM IVC filter you should go to the emergency room immediately. Only a medical professional can conduct and interpret the tests necessary to determine whether your IVC filter has failed, fractured or migrated.
Am I at Risk?
Certain conditions or circumstances may render you more susceptible to DVT or PE. These conditions include vascular disease, stroke, heart attack, obesity, bariatric surgery, trauma to the legs, fractured pelvis or bones in the legs, abdominal or joint surgery, joint replacements, advanced age, smoking, diabetes, lung conditions, COPD, asthma and hypertension. Your doctor may recommend placement of an IVC filter to prevent DVT/ PE if you have these conditions. Placement of certain filters, like the Bard Peripheral Vascular Filters mentioned in this site may place you at risk for device fracture, migration and/or failure.