Fractured Bard Recovery, G2, and G2 Express Inferior Vena Cava Filters: Incidence, Clinical Consequences, and Outcomes of Removal Attempts

IVC filter fracture rates increase with longer dwell times; however, removal of fractured filters and fractured components (ie, arms and legs) can be achieved safely and effectively. Clinically significant complications of IVC filter fracture are rare, and there were no immediate clinical sequelae related to embolization of fracture components.