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Inferior vena cava filter risks | theheart.org
The FDA has received more than 900 reports of adverse events with inferior vena cava filters, leading the agency to remind clinicians that the devices should be removed as soon as it is safely possible. In addition, one center found a high prevalence of device fragmentation and fracture, leading to serious clinical events, with Bard IVC filters.
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Inferior Vena Cava (IVC) Filters: Initial Communication: Risk of Adverse Events with Long Term Use
fda.gov — “Known long term risks associated with IVC filters include lower limb deep vein thrombosis, filter fracture, filter migration, filter embolization and IVC perforation.” View full resource at fda.gov
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FDA Alert: Inferior Vena Cava (IVC) Filters: Risk of Adverse Events with Long Term Use http://tinyurl.com/2wt6ye6
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