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Laser sheath retrieves IVC filters with few complications in real-world population

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . An excimer laser sheath successfully removed inferior vena cava filters with low complication rates, according ...
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Cook Group sues Lloyd’s of London underwriter for refusing to honor $10M policy

Cook Group is suing an underwriter at Lloyd’s of London insurance group for breach of contract, saying it failed to honor a $10 million policy against claims by patients who said they were injured by ...
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IVC Filter Lawsuits Expose Holes in FDA Oversight and Public Communication

Unsealed court documents from lawsuits over inferior vena cava (IVC) filters expose a big gap between what manufacturers and regulators know about the safety of a medical device and how much of that ...
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Despite recommendations, ‘gap’ remains in inferior vena cava filter removal

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Inferior vena cava filters are recommended for temporary use to prevent pulmonary embolism when anticoagulation ...
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These blood-clot catching devices have been controversial for years. Why are doctors still relying on them?

Inferior vena cava filters are supposed to save lives. The spider-like devices catch blood clots before they can travel up to the lung and cause deadly pulmonary embolisms. But for over a decade, ...