Have you suffered complications after a Bard PowerPort implant?
You may be entitled to compensation. At Griffin Purnell, we help patients harmed by defective port-a-cath devices get the justice and financial recovery they deserve. Contact us for a free, confidential case evaluation — no fees unless we win your case.
What Is the Bard PowerPort?
The Bard PowerPort is an implanted port catheter system used to deliver medications, fluids or blood products. Surgeons insert the injection port under the skin and connect it to a flexible catheter that leads into a vein, allowing doctors to access the bloodstream easily for chemotherapy, long-term IV therapy or blood transfusions. While these devices make treatments more convenient, evidence now suggests that design and manufacturing flaws make some Bard PowerPorts hazardous.
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Complications and Injuries
Lawsuits allege that Bard PowerPort catheters are prone to cracking, migrating out of place and leaking. As the catheter deteriorates, fragments can break off and enter the bloodstream, or bacteria can enter through micro-fractures.
Reported Complications
Catheter fractures
Broken pieces can cause cardiac arrhythmia, pulmonary embolism, blood clots, hematomas, lacerations to blood vessels and internal organ perforations. Emergency surgery is often required to remove the fragments.
Infections
Bacteria entering through cracked catheters can lead to fever, chills, swelling, pus, tissue necrosis and serious bloodstream infections.
Migration
Catheters can move out of place, causing neck, shoulder, chest or ear pain, heart palpitations and obstructions. In severe cases, the entire catheter dislodges and must be surgically removed.
Other claimed injuries include thrombosis, organ damage, chronic pain, and the need for additional surgeries.
Why Are Lawsuits Being Filed?
Plaintiffs allege that the materials used in Bard PowerPort catheters, such as ChronoFlex or polyurethane mixed with barium sulfate, degrade after implantation. The degrading material becomes brittle and can crack, causing leaks and breakage. Lawsuits contend that Bard and its parent company, Becton?Dickinson, knew or should have known about these risks and failed to adequately warn doctors and patients.
The Bard PowerPort lawsuits have been consolidated in a multi-district litigation (MDL No. 3081). Hundreds of cases are pending, and more patients continue to come forward alleging injuries from defective ports.
Who Is Eligible?
You may qualify to file a Bard PowerPort lawsuit if:
- You received a Bard PowerPort implant.
- You were diagnosed with a serious complication related to the device, such as catheter fracture, infection, blood clots, thrombosis, cardiac arrhythmia, pulmonary embolism, vascular laceration or organ perforation.
- You required medical treatment (hospitalization, surgery or other intervention) because of the device's failure.
Because each state has its own statute of limitations, it's important to consult an attorney as soon as possible to preserve your rights.
Potential Compensation
If you were harmed by a defective Bard PowerPort, you may be able to recover damages for:
- Past and future medical expenses (surgery, hospitalization, rehabilitation)
- Lost wages and reduced earning capacity
- Pain, suffering and diminished quality of life
- Emotional distress and, in wrongful?death cases, loss of companionship and funeral costs
Why Choose Griffin Purnell
Our firm has secured significant settlements and verdicts on behalf of clients injured by defective products. We fight tirelessly to hold corporations accountable and ensure you receive fair compensation.
Experience and Focus
Our attorneys have extensive experience handling complex product?liability and medical device cases, including mass?tort litigation. We understand the legal nuances of Bard?Power?Port claims and know how to build strong cases.
Personalized Attention
Every client’s circumstances are unique. We take the time to listen, answer questions, and tailor our approach to your specific eeds and goals.
No Upfront Costs
We work on a contingency fee basis. You owe us nothing unless and until we secure compensation for you.
Compassionate Advocacy
We treat you with respect and compassion, providing clear communication throughout your case and relieving the burden of navigating the legal process alone.
Next Steps If You’ve Been Affected
If you or a loved one developed a meningioma after using Depo-Provera:
Get medical help
Consult your doctor immediately to address symptoms and do not remove the port yourself. Follow medical advice and do not discontinue treatments on your own.
Gather evidence
Collect all relevant medical records, implant documentation, diagnostic reports and bills. Proof of the device model and any treatments you received will strengthen your case.
Document your experience
Keep notes on symptoms, doctor visits, hospitalizations and how the complications have affected your life and work.
Contact an attorney promptly
Statutes of limitations vary by state. The sooner you speak with an experienced Bard PowerPort lawyer, the better your chances of preserving critical evidence and filing a timely claim.
Let us do the rest
Once we take your case, we’ll handle the legal complexities while you focus on your recovery. We will keep you informed and fight for the compensation you deserve.
It’s an implantable port catheter that allows medical professionals to deliver chemotherapy drugs, fluids or blood products directly into the bloodstream without repeatedly inserting needles.
Plaintiffs allege that the catheter’s materials are prone to cracking, leaking and migrating out of place, leading to infections, blood clots and organ damage.
Consult your doctor immediately if you experience symptoms like pain, swelling, fever, difficulty breathing or unusual heart rhythms. Do not remove the port yourself; removal should be handled by a medical professional.
Our firm operates on a contingency basis, so there is no fee unless we win compensation for you.
Medical records showing your port implant and subsequent complications, proof of your diagnosis and treatments, and any documentation of expenses will help build your case.
Speak With a Bard PowerPort Attorney Today
You don’t have to face this fight alone. Griffin Purnell is ready to help you pursue justice and the compensation you deserve. Call us today or fill out our online form for a free, confidential case evaluation.
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