Bard PowerPort Lawsuits

Suffered complications from a defective port catheter? You may be eligible for compensation

The Bard PowerPort – an implantable catheter used for chemotherapy, dialysis, and long-term IV medication delivery – has been linked to serious injuries, infections, and device failure. Patients across the U.S. have filed lawsuits against Bard (a subsidiary of Becton, Dickinson & Co.), alleging that the company knowingly sold a defective medical device and failed to warn patients about the risks.

If you or a loved one suffered complications from a Bard PowerPort, you may be entitled to compensation. At the Ferrell Law Group, our Bard PowerPort attorneys are investigating claims nationwide and are ready to fight for the justice you deserve.

What is the Bard PowerPort?

The Bard PowerPort is an implantable vascular access device (port catheter) placed under the skin to provide easy, long-term access to veins for medical treatments. It is commonly used for:

Chemotherapy for cancer patients
Dialysis treatments
Long-term IV antibiotics or pain management
Nutritional therapy for patients requiring frequent IV access

The device consists of a small reservoir (port) and a flexible catheter that delivers medication directly into the bloodstream. However, lawsuits claim that design defects in the PowerPort make it prone to cracking, fracturing, and migrating within the body – causing severe and even life-threatening complications.

Bard PowerPort complications and injuries

Patients implanted with the Bard PowerPort have reported device failure, blood infections, and life-threatening injuries requiring emergency medical treatment.

Complications linked to Bard PowerPort devices:

Catheter Fracture – The device may crack or break apart, leading to dangerous embolisms.
Device Migration – The port or catheter can shift from its intended location, causing vein perforation, heart damage, or a pulmonary embolism.
Severe Infections – Defects in the PowerPort’s material promote bacterial growth, leading to bloodstream infections, sepsis, and endocarditis.
Blood Clots & Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) – The catheter’s design can increase the risk of life-threatening blood clots.
Vein & Organ Perforation – Fractured catheters can puncture major veins, the heart, or nearby organs, requiring emergency surgery.

Signs of Bard PowerPort failure

Patients with PowerPort-related injuries may experience:

Chest pain or irregular heartbeat
Severe swelling, redness, or warmth near the port site
Unexplained fever, chills, or night sweats
Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing
Pain or discomfort around the implanted port
Unexplained bruising or excessive bleeding near the catheter site

If you experience any of these symptoms, seek immediate medical attention and contact a lawyer at our law firm to review your legal options.

Bard PowerPort lawsuits: what you need to know

Patients and their families have filed lawsuits against Bard, claiming the company failed to disclose known risks and marketed a defective medical device.

Key allegations in Bard PowerPort lawsuits:

Defective Design – The catheter is made from a material that degrades over time, increasing the risk of breakage and failure.
Failure to Warn – Bard knew about these risks but failed to provide adequate warnings to doctors and patients.
Negligence – Despite thousands of reports of injuries, Bard continued selling the PowerPort without addressing its safety concerns.
Fraudulent Concealment – Bard allegedly concealed evidence of device failure rates and complications from the public and medical community.

FDA warnings and recalls

The FDA has received thousands of adverse event reports related to PowerPort fractures, infections, and life-threatening complications.

Despite these reports, Bard has not issued a recall.

Bard has previously faced lawsuits over defective medical devices, including IVC filters, mesh implants, and hernia patches. Now, PowerPort lawsuits are growing as more patients come forward.

Who qualifies for a Bard PowerPort lawsuit?

You may qualify for a Bard PowerPort lawsuit if:

You had a Bard PowerPort implanted and suffered serious complications.
You developed blood clots, infections, organ perforation, or catheter fractures.
Your injuries required hospitalization, surgery, or ongoing medical treatment.
Your case falls within your state’s statute of limitations.

Even if you're unsure whether your PowerPort device caused your injuries, contact us for a free case evaluation.

What compensation can you receive?

If your Bard PowerPort device caused serious harm, you may be entitled to financial compensation for:

Medical Expenses – Hospitalization, surgeries, long-term care costs
Lost Wages – Compensation for missed work and reduced earning capacity
Pain & Suffering – Physical pain, emotional distress, diminished quality of life
Wrongful Death – Families who lost a loved one may file a claim for compensation

Bard PowerPort settlements and lawsuit updates

Lawsuits are currently being consolidated into multidistrict litigation (MDL).

Experts predict potential mass settlements, similar to past Bard medical device lawsuits.

However, time is limited. If you or a loved one suffered PowerPort complications, contact us now before the deadline passes.

Why choose the Ferrell Law Group for your Bard PowerPort lawsuit?

If you or a loved one suffered serious complications from a Bard PowerPort, you need a law firm with a history of successfully managing defective medical device cases. Taking on a major medical device manufacturer like Bard requires experience, resources, and aggressive legal representation. Our Bard PowerPort injury lawyers offer:

A History of Success – Our medical device attorneys have recovered millions for injured victims.
No Win, No Fee Guarantee – You don’t pay a dime unless we successfully recover compensation.
Experience Handling Defective Medical Device Claims – We have the legal knowledge, experience, and resources to take on large corporations. Our Bard PowerPort attorneys build strong cases based on evidence, expert testimony, and medical documentation.

If you or a loved one suffered complications from a Bard PowerPort, you need to act fast to protect your rights. You may be eligible for significant financial compensation, but you won’t know unless you review your potential legal options. To find out if you’re eligible, contact the Ferrell Law Group today for a free, confidential consultation.

“Our family can definitely say that Ferrell Law Group has a top-notch team. Beginning with their intake process, to record retrieval, to filing affidavits and providing solutions for many questions, their entire staff has been courteous, professional, caring and kind during each and every aspect of this journey.” — Susan M., ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐