Cook Medical, Inc., IVC Filters Marketing, Sales Practices and Products Liability Litigation
The causation theory is supported by FDA warnings, scientific literature, and legal case summaries. The primary risks associated with Cook Medical's Celect and Günther Tulip IVC filters include migration, perforation of the vena cava and adjacent organs, thrombosis, embedding, and fracture. These complications are linked to design flaws and material fatigue, which can lead to device failure over time, causing severe injuries such as organ perforation, embolization, and vascular damage.
6,536
Pending actions
11,473
Total actions filed
Active
Status
10/15/2014
Established
Filing deadline
The court orders specify that plaintiffs must submit documentation within 60 days of notices or orders, with case-specific deadlines generally set around 2014-2015 for device implantation. The MDL remains active with ongoing filings, and deadlines are periodically reaffirmed during case management conferences.
Who qualifies
Plaintiffs must have received a Cook IVC filter (Celect or Günther Tulip) between approximately 2005 and 2014 and experienced one of the qualifying injuries such as migration, perforation, or embedding. They must also adhere to procedural deadlines for submitting documentation, typically within 60 days of court notices or orders, and demonstrate that the device caused or contributed to their injuries.
Products involved
- Cook Celect IVC Filter
- Cook Günther Tulip IVC Filter
Alleged injuries
- Embedding of the filter that cannot be retrieved
- Scarring or stenosis of the inferior vena cava (IVC)
- Thrombosis or clot formation
- Filter migration or tilting
- Perforation of the IVC or adjacent structures
- Embolization (clot or filter fragment migration)
- Inability to retrieve the filter
Bellwether trials
The MDL-2570 involves ongoing bellwether trials, with recent verdicts including a $3 million award in February 2019. The court continues to manage case schedules actively, with trial dates extending into 2026 and ongoing negotiations for settlements.
Settlement landscape
Settlement estimates for significant injury cases generally range between $100,000 and $750,000. Some cases have resulted in verdicts exceeding $1.2 million. Ongoing negotiations and court-approved settlement agreements are reported, with active case management extending into 2026.
Lead counsel
- Douglas B. King, Esq.
- Faegre Baker Daniels LLP
This page is generated from the official JPML pending-MDL report and public court records, refreshed monthly. It is provided for attorney reference and is not legal advice.
