What Is the Bard PowerPort Catheter Lawsuit?
The Bard PowerPort system is a group of implantable port devices inserted below the skin and connected to a catheter to deliver medication and fluids directly into the bloodstream.
However, Bard PowerPort lawsuits have been filed by a number of patients across the country who allege they suffered injuries from their device breaking down or moving after implantation.
Examples of alleged issues with implantable ports include:
- Catheter Fracture: If the catheter breaks within the veins, pieces of the catheter may travel throughout the body and cause internal damage. Patients may have to undergo surgery to remove pieces of the catheter.
- Catheter Migration: If part of the catheter moves or becomes dislodged, it may lead to catheter failure or other injuries.
- Infections: Over time, the catheter may begin to break down. Small cracks that form on the device can allow bacteria and other pathogens to enter the body.
While all implantable ports may come with some risks, Bard PowerPort lawsuits claim that specific design elements in the devices may actually increase the likelihood of complications.
Updates on Port Catheter Lawsuits
- Companies named in medical port lawsuits include C.R. Bard Inc., which is owned by Becton, Dickinson and Company (BD), AngioDynamics, Inc., and Navilyst Medical, Inc.
- Some of the first Bard PowerPort lawsuits were filed in August 2022, and many of these early cases were later transferred into the Bard MDL.
- As of July 2025, there are currently 1,50 port lawsuits pending in the Bard MDL and 162 chemo port lawsuits in the AngioDynamics and Navilyst MDL.
- This litigation is active and ongoing — but there’s still for you to file a claim if you act fast.
Devices in Port-a-Cath Lawsuits
Port-a-cath lawsuits claim Bard, AngioDynamics, and Navilyst received multiple adverse event reports (AERs) that highlighted the dangers of their implantable ports, but they failed to adequately warn patients about the potential risks.
Devices named in port-a-cath lawsuits include:
- AngioDynamics BioFlo® Port
- AngioDynamics SmartPort® CT Titanium Port
- AngioDynamics Vortex® Port
- AngioDynamics Xcela® Plus Port
- Bard PowerPort™ ClearVUE™ Implantable Port
- Bard PowerPort™ ClearVUE™ ISP Implantable Port
- Bard PowerPort™ ClearVUE™ Slim Implantable Port
- Bard PowerPort™ isp M.R.I.™ Implantable Port
- Bard PowerPort™ M.R.I.™ Implantable Port
Who Can File a Bard Chemo Port Lawsuit?
Eligibility to file a Bard chemo port lawsuit ultimately revolves around the device you have implanted, the nature of the injury you suffered, and your lawyer’s ability to tie the injury to the device.
You may be able to file a Bard chemo port lawsuit if you or a loved one:
- Have an implantable port like those in the Bard PowerPort family
- Later experienced an injury related to the device
Port Catheter Migration Complications
When filing a legal claim, an attorney will work to connect the injury you’ve suffered to your Bard PowerPort catheter or implant.
Injuries that may result from Bard PowerPort catheters include:
- Blood clots
- Cardiac punctures
- Hematomas
- Hemorrhage
- Infections
- Lacerated blood vessels
- Necrosis
- Organ or tissue perforation
- Pericardial tamponade
- Pulmonary embolism
- Sepsis
If you believe you may be experiencing any of these serious health conditions following the use of a Bard catheter port, talk to your doctor immediately.
See If You Can File a Bard PowerPort Lawsuit
At HerCaseMatters, our team can connect you with a network of top attorneys across the country who may be able to help you file a Bard PowerPort lawsuit.
Our legal partners know how scary and expensive an unexpected injury from a medical device can be, and they’re standing by to fight for justice on your behalf, so you can focus on your health and family.
Get a free case review to see if you may be able to pursue compensation from a PowerPort lawsuit.
Frequently asked questions
What are Bard port-a-caths used for?
Bard port-a-caths are implanted in the skin to provide long-term access to a patient’s veins for regular intravenous (IV) treatments, minimizing vein damage over time.
- Bard port-a-caths may be used for:
- Blood transfusions
- Chemotherapy
- Collecting blood samples
- IV contrast (dye to help organs show up on a CT scan)
- IV fluids
- Other medications
For cancer patients, port-a-caths can make treatments like chemotherapy more manageable by reducing the need for repeated needle sticks.
Unfortunately, lawsuits claim some medication ports may have been designed in a way that makes them prone to breaking down or migrating, which can cause further issues like infections.
What injuries are the Bard port catheter lawsuits about?
Alleged injuries mentioned in Bard port catheter lawsuits include:
- Cardiac punctures
- Hematomas
- Hemorrhage
- Infections
- Lacerated blood vessels
- Necrosis (death of body tissue)
- Organ or tissue perforation
- Pericardial tamponade (pressure on the heart)
- Pulmonary embolism
- Sepsis
- Thromboembolism (blood clots)
If the device becomes dislodged, surgery may also be required. The costs of medical care and lost wages from missed work can add up quickly.
Written by: Her Case Matters
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