On October 28, 2019 a Philadelphia State Court Jury awarded the sum of 33 million dollars to Tracy Reed-Brown in a claim against Rex Medical and Argon Medical Devices. The claim stemmed from the malfunction of the Option Retrievable IVC Filter manufactured by Rex Medical and distributed by Argon Medical Devices. This particular IVC filter … [Read more...]
FDA Finally Ends Practice of “Alternative Summary Reporting”
You’re not alone if you’ve never heard of “Alternative Summary Reporting.” It’s been around for decades, and the FDA has decided to finally end what many considered to be a reckless, even dangerous practice that has allowed medical device manufacturers to hide malfunctions of their devices from the public. The FDA has specific requirements for … [Read more...]
Recent Reports Suggest FDA Needs to Rethink Its Oversight of Medical Devices
For many people, the decision to use a medical device as treatment for a debilitating condition is a no-brainer. After all, these devices have been approved by the Food and Drug Administration; what could go wrong? Sadly, hundreds of thousands of patients have been disappointed by a flawed regulatory system that rushes medical products onto the … [Read more...]
IVC Filters Become More Dangerous the Longer They Are in Place
Retrievable IVC filters should be removed as soon as the danger of developing blood clots passes. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recommends removing them between 29 and 54 days after insertion, in patients who are no longer at high risk. But, most retrievable filters are not removed. The likelihood of failure increases with time, and … [Read more...]
What is My IVC Filter Injury Claim Worth?
Injuries caused by inferior vena cava (IVC) filters can easily be fatal. Those who survive may suffer permanent disabilities. Surgery to remove a defective IVC filter is very dangerous and in some cases the filter cannot be removed. If you have a defective IVC filter that cannot be removed, serious injuries or death can occur at any time. The value … [Read more...]
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