Bard PowerPort Catheter Complications
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Case Overview
Bard PowerPort implantable port catheters, manufactured by BD (Becton, Dickinson and Company), are devices placed under the skin to provide easy access for chemotherapy, blood transfusions, and IV medications. Reports of device failures have led to thousands of lawsuits alleging that defective materials and design flaws caused catheters to fracture, migrate, and cause life-threatening complications in vulnerable patients already battling serious illnesses.
Health Risks & Injuries
- Catheter fracture and fragmentation
- Migration of device components to heart or lungs
- Bloodstream infections and sepsis
- Deep vein thrombosis
- Pulmonary embolism
- Cardiac arrhythmia
- Internal bleeding
- Need for emergency surgery
Who Qualifies
- Patients who had a Bard PowerPort catheter implanted
- Those who experienced catheter fracture or migration
- Patients who developed infections from the device
- Those who required emergency surgery due to device complications
Current Litigation Status
MDL established in the District of Arizona. Thousands of cases filed and growing. BD (Becton Dickinson) is the primary defendant. Bellwether trial selections underway for 2025-2026.
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