BARD POWERPORT LAWSUIT

If you or a loved one have used the Bard PowerPort medical device implant and have dealt with medical complications and injuries due to use of the device, you may be eligible for compensation.

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Once you complete the form to the right with your name and contact information, the data will be sent to the professionals at BBB Attorneys via secure connection.

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Within 24 business hours, one of our staff members will review the information submitted and call you regarding your case. 

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When a representative from BBB Attorneys calls, you can expect them to follow up with additional questions that will help determine whether or not your case is viable. If it is, we will explain next steps in filing a claim! 

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the Bard PowerPort device?

    The Bard PowerPort implantable port is a medical device that is used by patients who need to receive repeated injections into the bloodstream. Using a port attached to a catheter, these devices make it easy to deliver necessary medication, nutrition, and other fluids intravenously on a regular basis. 

  • What are the complications reported due to the use of Bard PowerPort Devices?

    There are several injuries that have been linked to the use of the Bard PowerPort device, including:

    • PowerPort Migration (shift from its original place)
    • PowerPort Infection
    • Blood clots
    • Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
    • Catheter Fracture
    • Vascular system damage

  • Am I eligible to file a Bard PowerPort lawsuit?

    At BBB Attorneys, we provide a complimentary case review for individuals looking to file a product liability lawsuit. Although we can’t tell you for certain whether you have a case until we review your details, fitting the following criteria is key: you have had a Bard PowerPort device implant and have dealt with medical complications and significant injuries due to the use of the device.

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Important Medical Information About Bard PowerPort Devices

Written by Dr. Linares

The forthcoming bullet points provide a glimpse into the medical dimensions associated with the renowned Bard PowerPort®. While this medical device once gained recognition for its contributions, it has now attracted unfavorable attention due to concerns about potential long-term health repercussions in recent times.

The main function of the Bard PowerPort® and other similar devices is to provide quick and easy access to the vascular system (blood vessels) in case of required long-term or repeated intravenous (IV) infusion.

Despite the many advantages of this device and the allegations of safety claimed by its manufacturer, the Bard PowerPort® has been at the center of controversy since it was made public that Bard managed to conceal multiple reports of PowerPort® failutre through the FDA Alternative Summary Reporting program, a currently halted program that allowed manufacturers to conceal device failures from patients and health professionals. 

Allegedly, the Bard PowerPort® has a defective design that makes it more likely to fracture and migrate to other parts of the body after implantation due to early deterioration of the catheter caused by a substance called barium sulfate. 

Studies have shown that when exposed to the bloodstream, barium sulfate starts to slowly disintegrate, thus causing microscopic irregularities on the surface of the catheter which can increase the risk of infection and can eventually results in its fracture. 

The defective design and consequent deterioration of the Bard PowerPort® device often results in tiny cracks in the catheter that enables the buildup of microorganisms, thus increasing the risk of infection. 

ABOUT DR. KRYSTIE LINARES

Krystie Linares is a medical doctor and medical data analyst, with a master's degree in Occupational Health. She has been a medical doctor since 2012, earning her Doctor of Medicine degree from Universidad de Carabobo Medical School in South America. 

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WHY PEOPLE ARE FILING

The PowerPort implant device manufactured by C.R. Bard, Inc. for Bard Access Systems has been shown to cause complications and injury in more than half of surveyed patients, resulting in health issues and suffering. Lawsuits filed against the company allege that the company received numerous adverse event reports (AERs) regarding the device but did not warn consumers of the potential risk or do anything to try to edit production of the device, causing further injury and distress. The lawsuits allege that the company knew/should have known that their product was dangerous and that it intentionally misled both health care professionals and patients by marketing the product as safe. 

How BBB Attorneys Can Help You

Do you believe you may be entitled to compensation after the use of a Bard PowerPort implant medical device? Our attorneys will help you navigate the complicated legal system and work with you one on one to determine eligibility. Don't wait to start your claim– we're here to help.

Contact us today by calling (203) 562-0900 to discuss your case with an attorney. We offer free consultations and have offices statewide in Startford, West Hartford, North Haven, New Haven, Cheshire, Southington, New Milford, Simsbury, Waterbury, and most of the state of Connecticut.

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