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***THESE CLASS ACTIONS HAVE CONCLUDED***

IVC (inferior vena cava) Filters are small metal medical devices designed to trap blood clots passing through the IVC. The IVC is a large vein that returns blood from the lower body to the heart. IVC Filters are implanted in persons at risk of developing blood clots, often after a major surgery. Most IVC Filters are intended to be retrievable, meaning a physician will remove the device after the risk of developing blood clots has subsided. However, IVC filters may cause serious injuries.

Siskinds commenced multiple class actions against manufacturers of IVC filters. All of our class actions have settled on behalf of the class or have been discontinued in favour of individual settlements. 

All claim deadlines have passed. For this reason, we are no longer accepting new clients in these matters. 

Developments

Bard IVC Filters class action

A proposed class action was commenced in Ontario alleging that Bard retrievable IVC Filters, designed to trap blood clots passing through the IVC (a large vein that returns blood from the lower body to the heart), were negligently designed, manufactured, and distributed, resulting in increased complications as compared to other treatment options. Bard denies these allegations.

The parties have reached an agreement to discontinue the Ontario class action. The discontinuance was approved by the Ontario Superior Court of Justice. The discontinuance relates to the Bard IVC Filters class action only. It does not relate to claims against other manufacturers.

If you received a Bard IVC Filter and wish to pursue legal action, you may still be able to do so either through currently pending class actions in Saskatchewan and British Columbia or by way of an individual action. Siskinds can provide you with further information regarding your options. If you were implanted with an IVC Filter, we encourage you to email [email protected] or call us toll-free, at 1.800.461.6166.

By emailing Siskinds, I agree that I have read and accept the Privacy Notice and Terms of Use, and I understand that my personal information will be collected, used, and/or disclosed (“processed”) to respond to my inquiry.

Class actions in Quebec

The action against Bard was stayed on February 3, 2017 and the action against Cook Medical was stayed on December 20, 2017. With the discontinuance of the Bard class action in Ontario, a discontinuance was also sought in the Bard class action in Quebec. By a decision dated January 19, 2021, the Quebec Superior Court instead granted a further suspension of the class action in Québec. On December 8, 2025, the Québec Superior Court authorized the discontinuance of the class action against Bard in Quebec. A copy of the notice regarding the discontinuance can be viewed here. The discontinuance relates to the Bard IVC Filters class action only. It does not relate to claims against other manufacturers.

If you had an IVC filter implanted and wish to pursue a claim, you can still do so either through the ongoing class actions in Saskatchewan and British Columbia or through an individual action. Siskinds can provide you with more information regarding your options.

If you had an IVC filter implanted, please contact us by email at [email protected] or by phone, toll-free, at 1.800.461.6166 (English) or 1.877.735.3842 (French).

By emailing Siskinds, I agree that I have read and accept the Privacy Notice and Terms of Use, and I understand that my personal information will be collected, used, and/or disclosed (“processed”) to respond to my inquiry.

Cook IVC Filters class action

A Canada-wide settlement has been reached in class action litigation relating to Cook ICV filters. The Settlement Agreement can be consulted here: [English] [French] *Please note that this version is not an official translation.

On May 17, 2024, the Ontario Superior Court of Justice approved the proposed settlement, a copy of the Order is available here. On June 20, 2024, the Quebec Superior Court also issued a judgment recognizing and enforcing the Ontario judgment. A copy of this judgment is available here.

For more information, please consult the detailed notice to members [English], [French].

The settlement is now closed to new claims. The Claims Deadline for the settlement passed on November 11, 2024.

This class action has concluded. It is no longer possible to participate in this class action or to receive any amounts from the settlement agreement.

FAQs

I still have a question. Who should I contact?

For answers to common questions about class actions in Canada, such as timelines, eligibility, and settlement information, please visit our Class Action Lawsuit FAQ page.

If you have a question, please call 1.800.461.6166 or email us at [email protected].

For French enquiries, please contact our Quebec affiliated firm Siskinds, Desmeules by phone at 418.694.2009 or the toll free number 1.877.735.3842 or by email at recours@siskinds.com

By emailing Siskinds, I agree that I have read and accept the Privacy Notice and Terms of Use, and I understand that my personal information will be collected, used, and/or disclosed (“processed”) to respond to my inquiry.

Documents

Bard IVC Filters class action

A proposed class action was commenced in Ontario alleging that Bard retrievable IVC Filters, designed to trap blood clots passing through the IVC (a large vein that returns blood from the lower body to the heart), were negligently designed, manufactured, and distributed, resulting in increased complications as compared to other treatment options. Bard denies these allegations.

The parties have reached an agreement to discontinue the Ontario class action. The discontinuance was approved by the Ontario Superior Court of Justice. The discontinuance relates to the Bard IVC Filters class action only. It does not relate to claims against other manufacturers.

If you received a Bard IVC Filter and wish to pursue legal action, you may still be able to do so either through currently pending class actions in Saskatchewan and British Columbia or by way of an individual action. Siskinds can provide you with further information regarding your options. If you were implanted with an IVC Filter, we encourage you to email [email protected] or call us toll-free, at 1.800.461.6166.

By emailing Siskinds, I agree that I have read and accept the Privacy Notice and Terms of Use, and I understand that my personal information will be collected, used, and/or disclosed (“processed”) to respond to my inquiry.

Class actions in Quebec

The action against Bard was stayed on February 3, 2017 and the action against Cook Medical was stayed on December 20, 2017. With the discontinuance of the Bard class action in Ontario, a discontinuance was also sought in the Bard class action in Quebec. By a decision dated January 19, 2021, the Quebec Superior Court instead granted a further suspension of the class action in Québec. On December 8, 2025, the Québec Superior Court authorized the discontinuance of the class action against Bard in Quebec. A copy of the notice regarding the discontinuance can be viewed here. The discontinuance relates to the Bard IVC Filters class action only. It does not relate to claims against other manufacturers.

If you had an IVC filter implanted and wish to pursue a claim, you can still do so either through the ongoing class actions in Saskatchewan and British Columbia or through an individual action. Siskinds can provide you with more information regarding your options.

If you had an IVC filter implanted, please contact us by email at [email protected] or by phone, toll-free, at 1.800.461.6166 (English) or 1.877.735.3842 (French).

By emailing Siskinds, I agree that I have read and accept the Privacy Notice and Terms of Use, and I understand that my personal information will be collected, used, and/or disclosed (“processed”) to respond to my inquiry.

Cook IVC Filters class action

A Canada-wide settlement has been reached in class action litigation relating to Cook ICV filters. The Settlement Agreement can be consulted here: [English] [French] *Please note that this version is not an official translation.

On May 17, 2024, the Ontario Superior Court of Justice approved the proposed settlement, a copy of the Order is available here. On June 20, 2024, the Quebec Superior Court also issued a judgment recognizing and enforcing the Ontario judgment. A copy of this judgment is available here.

For more information, please consult the detailed notice to members [English], [French].

The settlement is now closed to new claims. The Claims Deadline for the settlement passed on November 11, 2024.

This class action has concluded. It is no longer possible to participate in this class action or to receive any amounts from the settlement agreement.

I still have a question. Who should I contact?

For answers to common questions about class actions in Canada, such as timelines, eligibility, and settlement information, please visit our Class Action Lawsuit FAQ page.

If you have a question, please call 1.800.461.6166 or email us at [email protected].

For French enquiries, please contact our Quebec affiliated firm Siskinds, Desmeules by phone at 418.694.2009 or the toll free number 1.877.735.3842 or by email at recours@siskinds.com

By emailing Siskinds, I agree that I have read and accept the Privacy Notice and Terms of Use, and I understand that my personal information will be collected, used, and/or disclosed (“processed”) to respond to my inquiry.