This is the latest of several Bard PowerPort catheter lawsuits filed in recent weeks; all claiming the catheter tube is defective and can erode and crack.
Lawsuit indicates Missouri woman was left with a severe infection from a Bard PowerPort, joining a growing number of claims alleging the catheter port implants are defectively designed and a pose serious risks
Plaintiff had to undergo major surgery after the Bard PowerPort failed and caused her to suffer deep vein thrombosis in her neck
Lawsuit alleges design defects increase the risk of Bard PowerPort problems, since the catheter tube is made of a material prone to cracking, which may lead to infections, thromboembolism and punctured blood vessels and organs.
