Bard Port Catheter Lawsuit Alleges PowerPort Device is Defective, Unreasonably Dangerous
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.
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
When implanting physicians monitored patients, they were less likely to experience IVC filter removal complications
Plaintiff had to undergo major surgery after the Bard PowerPort failed and caused her to suffer deep vein thrombosis in her neck
While researchers acknowledge a high rate of perforations from IVC filters, risks of clinically significant problems were found to be rare.
Reports of adverse events linked to IVC filter have increased annually by more than 25%, according to new researcher, which suggests that the risk of IVC filter problems may be increasing as devices remain in patients
Researchers said neither the side effects of Xeljanz, or similar drugs appear to increase the risk of venous thromboembolism-related injuries.
Concerns over heart attack and blood clot side effects of testosterone therapy previously resulted in thousands of lawsuits against drug manufacturers.