C.R. Bard (now Becton Dickinson) manufactured the Recovery, G2, G2X, Eclipse, Meridian, and Denali IVC filters. Internal documents revealed Bard knew of catastrophic fracture rates in the Recovery filter but continued selling it and transitioning to the G2 without disclosure. MDL 2641 in the District of Arizona has processed over 8,000 cases. The Hyde $3.6M verdict is affirmed. A global settlement framework is now active — call today to enroll.

IVC filter complications range from asymptomatic strut fracture to life-threatening cardiac perforation and pulmonary embolism. Because many fractures are discovered incidentally on imaging, patients may not know their filter has failed. If you have an IVC filter and have not had recent imaging, see a doctor and call us.

Cook Medical manufactured the Günther Tulip and Celect IVC filters. Studies documented high rates of caval penetration with the Celect model. Cook MDL 2570 is in the Southern District of Indiana. Unlike Bard, Cook has not reached a global settlement — your case may go to trial. The Hill v. Cook $460,000 verdict is the benchmark.

The most important evidence is imaging confirming filter fracture or strut migration (CT scan, X-ray, or fluoroscopy), your device implant record showing the filter model and lot number, and any treatment records for filter-related complications. You do not need to gather this yourself — our attorneys will request your records directly.

The FDA warned in 2010 and again in 2014 that retrievable IVC filters posed serious risks when left in place long-term. Post-market 522 studies ordered in 2015 to 2016 confirmed high fracture and perforation rates. No recall was ever issued — but FDA warnings are powerful evidence of manufacturer knowledge in IVC filter lawsuits.

Most states allow 2 years from the date you discovered — or should have discovered — your IVC filter failed. MDL registration in Bard MDL 2641 or Cook MDL 2570 tolls your individual state statute of limitations. Florida's SOL dropped from 4 years to 2 years in 2023. Do not wait: call today for a free statute of limitations analysis.

Bard MDL 2641 (D. Ariz.): global settlement program active; most cases resolving under tiered grid; new cases still enrolling. Cook MDL 2570 (S.D. Ind.): no global settlement; approximately 1,000 to 2,000 cases remain unresolved; individual case management orders active. State court clusters active in California, Texas, New Jersey, and New York for Cook cases outside the MDL.

You may qualify if you had a Bard or Cook IVC filter and experienced fracture, strut migration, cardiac or organ perforation, pulmonary embolism attributable to filter failure, or a difficult or impossible retrieval procedure. Even if you have no symptoms, imaging showing strut fracture or migration may support a claim. Contact us for a free evaluation.

No IVC filter has ever been formally recalled. The FDA issued safety communications in 2010 and 2014 urging filter retrieval, and ordered post-market 522 studies that confirmed high fracture and perforation rates. The absence of a recall does not mean the devices were safe — the MDL discovery record establishes decades of concealed defect data.

Bard's global settlement program uses a tiered grid: minor fracture cases start around $25,000 to $100,000; fractures requiring surgical removal reach $150,000 to $400,000; cardiac perforation and death cases may exceed $400,000 to $750,000. Cook has no global settlement — values depend on individual case strength and trial risk. Bellwether verdicts anchor valuations: Hyde $3.6M, Tinlin $1.59M, Hill (Cook) $460K.

IVC filter fractures are frequently asymptomatic. Warning signs include unexplained back or abdominal pain, chest pain, heart palpitations, and shortness of breath. The only definitive test is imaging. If you have an IVC filter and have not had recent follow-up CT or X-ray, request imaging from your doctor and call us for a free consultation.