What You Need to Know About Bard Implanted Port Catheters

If you or a loved one need long-term intravenous (IV) therapy, such as medication, nutrition, or blood transfusion, you may have heard of Bard Implanted Port Catheter devices. These are implantable devices that provide easy and convenient access to your bloodstream. However, some patients claim they suffered severe injuries when the device fractured, migrated, or became infected.

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Bard Implanted Port Catheter Injury Lawsuits

If you have experienced injuries or complications from a Bard Implanted Port Catheter device, you may be entitled to file a lawsuit against the manufacturer of the device.

A lawsuit can help you seek compensation for your emotional, medical, and economical injuries including:

  • medical expenses,
  • lost wages,
  • pain and suffering, and
  • other damages.

A lawsuit can also hold the manufacturer accountable for its negligence and failure to warn consumers of the risks of its product. To find out if you qualify for a lawsuit, contact us today. We can evaluate your case and advise you on your legal options.

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Contact us now to find out if you qualify for a Bard Implanted Port Catheter lawsuit. Our attorney team will do a free case review and advise you on your legal options. We can help you recover damages for your medical expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering, and other losses. We can help you hold the defendants accountable for their negligence.

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What Is a Bard Implanted Port Catheter Device?

A Bard Implanted Port Catheter device is a medical device that consists of two parts: a port and a catheter. The port is a small metal or plastic chamber that is implanted under the skin of your chest. The port has an access point, called a septum, that can be punctured with a special needle. The catheter is a thin tube connected to the port, and it is typically implanted into a large vein near your heart. The catheter allows fluids and medications to flow into your bloodstream and blood samples to be drawn out.

The Bard "PowerPort" models are designed to be power-injectable, which means that they can withstand high-pressure injections, such as contrast agents for CT scans. The port has specific features, including three raised "palpation bumps," to help doctors and nurses identify it as a power-injectable device.

What Are the Risks and Complications of a Bard Implanted Port Catheter Device?

Lawsuits have been filed on behalf of some patients who have suffered serious injuries and complications from the Bard Implanted Port Catheter device due to its defective design and inadequate warnings, among other things. Problems that may occur with a Bard Implanted Port Catheter device include but are not limited to:

Device fracture and migration: The catheter may crack or break, causing pieces of it to travel through the bloodstream and potentially cause organ damage or perforation. Device fracturing usually requires surgery to remove the broken pieces, repair the damage, and remove the defective device.

Infection: The port and/or the catheter may become infected. The catheter is made of a mixture of barium sulfate that breaks down upon contact with your bloodstream, degrading the catheter and harboring bacteria. This can cause fever, chills, redness, swelling, pain, or pus around the port site. In severe cases, the infection may spread to other parts of the body. Infection often requires antibiotic treatment and removal of the defective device.

What Types of Bard Implanted Port Catheter Devices Are Involved?

Numerous models of Bard Implanted Port Catheter devices have been involved in patient complaints, including:

  • BardPort M.R.I. Implantable Port;
  • BardPort M.R.I. Low-Profile Implantable Port;
  • BardPort Titanium Dome Implantable Port;
  • BardPort Titanium Implantable Port;
  • M.R.I. Plastic Dual Lumen Port;
  • M.R.I. Ultra SlimPort Implantable Port;
  • Peritoneal Titanium Port;
  • PowerFlow Implantable Apheresis IV Port;
  • PowerPort ClearVUE isp Implantable Port;
  • PowerPort ClearVUE Slim Implantable Port;
  • PowerPort duo M.R.I. Implantable Port;
  • PowerPort Implantable Port;
  • PowerPort isp Implantable Port;
  • PowerPort isp M.R.I. Implantable Port;
  • PowerPort M.R.I. Implantable Port;
  • PowerPort Slim Implantable Port;
  • PowerPort VUE M.R.I. Implantable Port;
  • PowerPort VUE Titanium Implantable Port;
  • SlimPort Dual-Lumen Rosenblatt Implantable Port;
  • Titanium Low-Profile Port;
  • Titanium SlimPort Implantable Port;
  • Vaccess CT Low-Profile Titanium Power-Injectable Port;
  • Vaccess CT Power-Injectable Implantable Port;
  • X-Port isp M.R.I. Implantable Port; and
  • X-Port Low-Profile Titanium Port.

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