Inferior Vena Cava (ivc) Filters - Risk Of Serious Complications

IVC Filter Recall Summary Certain Inferior Vena Cava (IVC) filters are being recalled across Canada due to a risk of serious complications including filter fracture, migration, and perforation. These filters are small medical devices implanted in veins to prevent blood clots from reaching the lungs. The recall affects patients who received these devices implanted in their bodies.

Category

drug recall

Country

Canada

Agency

HC-DRUGS

Recall date

2016-07-25

Status

Closed

Distribution

Canada-wide

Official recall notice from HC-DRUGS

Recall details on Nibble Recalls: https://trynibble.app/recalls/d799894c-c909-40f7-a959-f5de25f78010