Bard PowerPort Lawsuit Updates and Overview

Certain Bard PowerPort Devices may be prone to defects that can cause serious injuries and severe infection in users.

Several Bard PowerPort Lawsuits have been filed against the device manufacturer. 

Bard PowerPort Lawsuits have been consolidated into multidistrict litigation (MDL) in the US District Court for the District of Arizona.

The Bard PowerPort MDL (MDL 3081) is overseen by Judge David G. Campbell.

Multidistrict litigation (MDL) is a special federal legal procedure implemented to speed up the process of complex litigations involving many cases that generally allege the same injuries and claims.

MDL is different from a class action lawsuit.

If you were injured or suffered other Bard PowerPort complications, you may be eligible to file a Bard PowerPort Lawsuit and seek compensation.

Contact TorHoerman Law for a free consultation.

You can also use the chatbot on this page to find out if you qualify for a Bard PowerPort Lawsuit.

What is the Bard PowerPort Device?

Bard Access Systems Inc., owned by Becton, Dickinson and Company, manufactures and sells the Bard PowerPort Device.

Bard outlines its PowerPort as a special type of implanted port device made to withstand higher injection pressure than a normal port, which is ideal for fluids that require rapid injection.

This implanted port device allows medical professionals to easily access a patient’s bloodstream for regular intravenous therapy or injections of medicine.

The Bard PowerPort Device consists of two parts:

1. The Injection Port, implanted underneath the skin on an arm, or in the chest, the injection port allows easy access for injections and is made of a self-sealing material that allows multiple needle punctures.
2. The Polyurethane Catheter is a small, flexible tube connected to the port, and is installed inside one of the large central veins that take blood to your heart.

To use the PowerPort, medical professionals need to use a special needle (the PowerLoc needle) to “access” the bloodstream.

From there, medicine and fluids can be administered through the needle and blood samples can be withdrawn.

What is the Bard PowerPort Device Made Of?

Bard PowerPort catheters are made of polyurethane material called Chronoflex AL, comprised of a mixture of polyurethane and barium sulfate.

This material in particular is what may cause a catheter to fracture and migrate.

Barium sulfate particles may break away from the catheter and cause the device to be more susceptible to fracturing and migrating.

Bard PowerPort Complications: Serious Injuries & Severe Infections

The Bard PowerPort Lawsuit claims that defects within certain Bard PowerPort catheters can result in serious injuries and complications.

As mentioned above, certain parts of the catheter port and catheter tube may be susceptible to fracturing and migration, which can lead to severe injuries.

Serious Injuries and Complications Related to the Bard PowerPort Device include:

• Catheter fractures
• Catheter migration
• Deep vein thrombosis (DVT)
• Damage to veins and blood vessels
• Catheter infection and necrosis
• Blood clots
• Arterial puncture
• Heart attack or myocardial infarction
• Hematoma or hemorrhage
• Hemothorax
• Pulmonary pseudoaneurysm
• Pulmonary embolism
• Tachycardia
• Collapsed lung
• Stroke
• Other serious injuries

Complications From A Catheter Fracture

A fractured catheter can cause significant internal damage with the catheter pieces circulating in the bloodstream.

In all cases, there is a high possibility of requiring emergency surgery to remove any fractured pieces and properly treat all affected organs.

Catheter Fracture Injuries include:

• Cardiac Arrhythmia
• Pulmonary embolism
• Cardiac Punctures
• Blood Clots
• Hematomas
• Lacerations to blood vessels

Complications From A Catheter Infection

An infection could potentially cause serious complication as the body could possibly have more difficulty dealing with the pathogens that reside in the catheter.

If gone untreated, catheter infection can cause a number of serious and even life-threatening injuries.

Catheter Infection Injuries:

• Infections of the bloodstream
• Swelling, tenderness, and soreness at the site of the PowerPort
• Necrosis of tissues around the PowerPort

Do You Qualify to File a Bard PowerPort Lawsuit?

If you or a loved one used a Bard implantable port catheter device and were subsequently injured, you may be eligible to file a Bard PowerPort Lawsuit.

Contact TorHoerman Law for a free consultation.

You can also use the chatbot on this page to find out if you qualify to join others Bard PowerPort Lawsuits today.

Our law firm has decades of experience handling lawsuits for defective medical devices and holding manufacturers liable for their negligence.

Our Bard PowerPort Injury Lawyers are here to help you through the legal process, helping you through different steps of the lawsuit such as mitigation, hiring a lawyer, gathering evidence and assessing damages.

Mitigate Your Injuries

If you believe something is wrong with your implanted port device or feel pain around the port device’s location, you should see your doctor immediately to receive the necessary care.

It’s important to treat any PowerPort injury early.

Make sure to follow their orders, do everything in your power to mitigate future economic impacts related to your injury.

Hiring A Bard PowerPort Injury Lawyer

The civil litigation process requires extreme attention to detail and can be overwhelming for someone who does not possess extensive legal knowledge.

An experienced Bard PowerPort injury lawyer can help you to:

• Determine liability
• Gather evidence
• Assess damages
• Build a strong case
• Navigate the litigation process
• Get you compensated for your injuries

Contact the attorneys at TorHoerman Law today for a free, no-obligation legal consultation to see if you qualify for a Bard PowerPort catheter injury lawsuit.

Keep in mind, the statute of limitations limits the amount of time you have to take legal action after an injury, so do not wait to take the first step by contacting an attorney.

Gathering Evidence for a Bard PowerPort Lawsuit

Evidence is extremely important in any personal injury lawsuit, but is especially important when dealing with a defective medical device and filing a lawsuit against the manufacturer.

Your attorney will help you to gather and retain any evidence, but it is a good idea to begin gathering evidence on your own as soon as possible.

Common Bard PowerPort lawsuit evidence includes:

• Medical bills
• Other receipts associated with costs
• Medical records
• Treatment information
• Employment records
• Written or video personal accounts of injury
• Photos and videos of injury progression
• Testimony from witnesses, such as loved ones

Assessing Damages in a Bard PowerPort Lawsuits

Damages are the total losses that you incur as a result of your Bard PowerPort injury.

This can include both economic and non-economic losses that you have incurred as a direct result of a defective Bard PowerPort device.

To calculate total damages that you have incurred, consult with a Bard PowerPort injury attorney from TorHoerman Law today.

Potential Damages in a Bard PowerPort Lawsuit may include:

• Medical bills
• Future medical expenses
• Therapy costs
• Lost wages or lost earning capability
• Permanent disability
• Pain and suffering
• Emotional damages
• Other compensatory and punitive damages

An experienced lawyer can help calculate and determine the unique damages in your individual case.

TorHoerman Law: Your Bard PowerPort Injury Lawyers

Our team of dedicated attorneys, with more than 100 years of combined litigation experience, have helped clients win more than $4 billion in verdicts and negotiated settlements for injuries suffered at no fault of their own.

If you or a loved one were injured by Bard PowerPort devices, you may be eligible to file a Bard PowerPort Lawsuit against the medical device manufacturer.

Contact TorHoerman Law for a free consultation.

You can also use the chatbot on this page to find out if you qualify for a Bard PowerPort Lawsuit instantly.

Our attorneys work on a contingency fee basis – so our clients don’t pay any legal fees unless they are awarded compensation for their injuries & other losses.

Reach out to us if you were injured by a defective device. We’re here to help you.