Lawsuits are being filed by people who were injured by a Bard PowerPort.
What You Can Do & How We Can Help
The Schmidt Firm, PLLC is currently accepting Bard PowerPort induced injury cases in all 50 states. If you or somebody you know was injured by a Bard PowerPort, you should contact our lawyers immediately for a free case consultation. Please use the form below to contact our Class Action Litigation Group or call toll free 24 hours a day at (866) 920-0753.
Bard PowerPort Lawsuit Filed in Missouri
In May 2023, a lawsuit was filed by Vincent A., a man from Missouri who was implanted with a Bard PowerPort in March 2020 for the treatment of cancer. In December 2021, he was hospitalized with an infection and needed surgery to remove the PowerPort.
The Bard PowerPort Lawsuit was filed against C.R. Bard and BD (Beckton, Dickinson and Company) on May 9, 2023 in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Missouri – Case Number 4:23-cv-316.
What is the Bard PowerPort?
The Bard PowerPort is an implanted port catheter that makes it easier to deliver IV medications or fluids directly into a patient’s bloodstream. For example, it is commonly implanted in patients with cancer who must undergo routine IV infusions of chemotherapy, as well as routine blood draws.
How Does It Work?
The device is also known as the “Bard PowerPort ClearVue Implantable Port.” It belongs to a class of implantable medical ports known as Totally Implantable Venous Access Devices (TIVADs).
The Bard PowerPort system consists of two primary components: an injection port that is implanted completely under the skin (where the needle is inserted) and a long flexible tube called a catheter that carries medication or fluids to a large blood vessel.
What is the Problem?
The Bard PowerPort catheter is made of a material called Chronoflex AL, which is actually a combination of polyurethane (plastic) and barium sulfate (a material that can be seen on X-rays).
According to federal judges, lawsuits claim that “defendants manufacture the catheter component of their port devices with a concentration of barium sulfate that is too high, which reduces the material integrity of the catheter, and can lead to injuries, including infection, fracture of the catheter, migration of the catheter, and thrombosis.”
Can I Join a Class Action?
The Schmidt Firm, PLLC is nationally recognized as a class action law firm. Lawsuits are being filed by people who were injured by a Bard PowerPort.
About Class Actions
Class actions are useful in certain circumstances, but they are rarely used to resolve a large number of lawsuits involving defective medical devices.
Bard PowerPort MDL
Instead of a class action, Bard PowerPort Lawsuits have been centralized into a Multi-District Litigation (MDL No. 3081). These lawsuits are centralized in the Bard PowerPort MDL No. 3081, which is located in the U.S. District Court for the District of Arizona under the Honorable David G. Campbell.
Why Our Law Firm is Filing Individual Lawsuits
Our law firm is filing individual lawsuits so that we can focus on seeking justice and compensation for people who were injured. If you qualify to file a lawsuit, we may be able to help you seek compensation for your pain and suffering, medical expenses, long-term injuries, lost wages, and more.
Do I have a Bard PowerPort Lawsuit?
The Schmidt Firm, PLLC is currently accepting Bard PowerPort induced injury cases in all 50 states. If you or somebody you know was injured by a Bard PowerPort, you should contact our lawyers immediately for a free case consultation. Please use the form below to contact our Class Action Litigation Group or call toll free 24 hours a day at (866) 920-0753.
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