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What Is a Bard PowerPort?
A Bard PowerPort is a type of totally implantable vascular access device (TIVAD) placed under the skin to allow repeated access to a patient’s bloodstream. These devices are commonly used for chemotherapy, long-term medications, or frequent blood draws.
Manufactured by C.R. Bard (now part of Becton Dickinson), PowerPorts were marketed as safe and durable medical devices.
What patients weren’t told? Reports and investigations suggest that some Bard PowerPorts may be prone to material degradation, cracking, and fracture, potentially leading to serious and life-threatening complications.
Dangerous Complications and Health Risks of Bard PowerPort Devices
Patients with Bard PowerPort devices have reported severe complications, including:
- Catheter fracture or breakage, which can cause pieces to travel through the bloodstream
- Catheter migration, where the device moves from its intended position
- Blood clots and deep vein thrombosis (DVT)
- Pulmonary embolism or vascular blockages
- Serious infections, including sepsis
- Perforation of blood vessels or organs
- Cardiac complications, including puncture or arrhythmia
- Need for emergency surgery or device removal
- Wrongful death in severe cases
These complications may occur suddenly and can require urgent medical intervention.
FDA Findings and Safety Concerns
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has cleared various PowerPort devices for use, but growing reports and litigation have raised concerns about:
- Structural integrity of catheter materials
- Risk of degradation and cracking over time
- Potential for device failure under normal use conditions
These issues have led to increased scrutiny and lawsuits alleging defective design and failure to warn.
Who Is Eligible to File a Bard PowerPort Lawsuit?
You may be eligible to pursue a claim if:
- You had a Bard PowerPort implanted
- You experienced complications such as fracture, migration, infection, or blood clots
- You required additional medical treatment, surgery, or hospitalization
- A loved one suffered serious injury or death related to a PowerPort device
If any of these apply, you may be entitled to compensation for medical expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering, and more.
CohenMalad, LLP has extensive experience representing individuals harmed by defective medical devices and dangerous products. Our attorneys investigate device failures, analyze medical records, and work with leading experts to build strong cases against manufacturers. We handle every aspect of your claim and fight aggressively for full compensation, while you focus on your recovery. Based in Indianapolis and representing clients nationwide, we work on a contingency-fee basis — meaning you pay nothing unless we win.
Statute of Limitations: Act Quickly
Deadlines apply to filing medical device injury claims, and these vary by state. Acting quickly is critical to preserving your rights.
If you or a loved one suffered complications from a Bard PowerPort, contact CohenMalad, LLP today for a free, confidential consultation.
Call 317.636.6481 or complete our online contact form to speak with an experienced Bard PowerPort attorney.
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