Bard PowerPort Lawsuit
Thousands of patients have been injured due to potentially defective chemo ports made by manufacturer C.R. Bard.
Why are people suing C.R. Bard over the PowerPort?
Nearly 4,000 Americans who received a PowerPort implantable chemo port (also known as a port-a-cath) have filed lawsuits after being hospitalized with life-threatening complications. Some of these complications include:
- Catheter fractures
- Device migration
- Blood clots (Thrombosis)
- Infections
- Sepsis
- Pulmonary embolism
- Stroke
- Death (in rare cases)
Lawsuits are claiming that Bard (now owned by Becton, Dickinson and Company) previously received thousands of PowerPort injury reports related to design defects, but failed to warn doctors about the risks for years.
How to qualify for the lawsuit
Patients injured with any of the complications above after receiving a PowerPort device in 2013 or later may be eligible for significant compensation. To qualify, the affected patient’s port must have also been removed, replaced, or scheduled for removal. Immediate family members are welcome to file a claim for a loved one who passed away.
Note: If your port is UNABLE to be fully removed, or a doctor failed to remove it, you may still be able to qualify. Surgery is not necessarily required to be eligible for the lawsuit.
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PowerPort Lawsuit FAQs
Was the PowerPort ever recalled?
The PowerPort previously faced a few minor recalls from 2018 to 2021, when C.R. Bard voluntarily pulled about 5,600 varying devices off the market due to manufacturing errors. The port has never been recalled for causing injury nor for containing design defects.
Despite this, C.R. Bard has received thousands of PowerPort injury reports since the 2000s. Lawsuit participants claim Bard knew about the PowerPort being defective for decades, but continued to sell the device anyway without warning doctors and patients.
What evidence do I need to qualify?
You do NOT need to provide any evidence in order to qualify for a free case review. If you decide to proceed with filing a claim after your consultation, your attorney will then be able to help you collect any evidence needed to strengthen your claim. Common types of evidence attorneys can help uncover for lawsuit participants include:
- Medical records
- Surgical notes and reports
- Chemo port device identification
- Imaging results (X-rays or CT scans)
- Photos or videos of visible injuries
- Medical professional testimony
How much can I expect to win for a Bard PowerPort settlement?
We unfortunately cannot provide an estimated compensation amount without knowing the specific details of your case, since each case is unique. However, PowerPort settlements will likely be awarded based on the following factors—which include, but are not limited to:
- The severity of the victim’s complications
- The amount of damages sustained (medical bills, lost wages, etc)
- The strength of the victim’s case (how much evidence they have)
- The victim’s age (younger victims tend to receive more)
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Why are people suing C.R. Bard over the PowerPort?
Nearly 4,000 Americans who received a PowerPort implantable chemo port (also known as a port-a-cath) have filed lawsuits after being hospitalized with life-threatening complications. Some of these complications include:
- Catheter fractures
- Device migration
- Blood clots (Thrombosis)
- Infections
- Sepsis
- Pulmonary embolism
- Stroke
- Death (in rare cases)
Lawsuits are claiming that Bard (now owned by Becton, Dickinson and Company) previously received thousands of PowerPort injury reports related to design defects, but failed to warn doctors about the risks for years.
How to qualify for the lawsuit
Patients injured with any of the complications above after receiving a PowerPort device in 2013 or later may be eligible for significant compensation. To qualify, the affected patient’s port must have also been removed, replaced, or scheduled for removal. Immediate family members are welcome to file a claim for a loved one who passed away.
Note: If your port is UNABLE to be fully removed, or a doctor failed to remove it, you may still be able to qualify. Surgery is not necessarily required to be eligible for the lawsuit.
See how much your case could be worth.
- Free, no-obligation consultations.
- Pay NO FEES unless you win.
- Nationwide network of attorneys.
PFAS lawsuit FAQs
Was the PowerPort ever recalled?
The PowerPort previously faced a few minor recalls from 2018 to 2021, when C.R. Bard voluntarily pulled about 5,600 varying devices off the market due to manufacturing errors. The port has never been recalled for causing injury nor for containing design defects.
Despite this, C.R. Bard has received thousands of PowerPort injury reports since the 2000s. Lawsuit participants claim Bard knew about the PowerPort being defective for decades, but continued to sell the device anyway without warning doctors and patients.
What evidence do I need to qualify?
You do NOT need to provide any evidence in order to qualify for a free case review. If you decide to proceed with filing a claim after your consultation, your attorney will then be able to help you collect any evidence needed to strengthen your claim. Common types of evidence attorneys can help uncover for lawsuit participants include:
- Medical records
- Surgical notes and reports
- Chemo port device identification
- Imaging results (X-rays or CT scans)
- Photos or videos of visible injuries
- Medical professional testimony
How much can I expect to win for a Bard PowerPort settlement?
We unfortunately cannot provide an estimated compensation amount without knowing the specific details of your case, since each case is unique. However, PowerPort settlements will likely be awarded based on the following factors—which include, but are not limited to:
- The severity of the victim’s complications
- The amount of damages sustained (medical bills, lost wages, etc)
- The strength of the victim’s case (how much evidence they have)
- The victim’s age (younger victims tend to receive more)
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We believe everyone deserves top-notch legal representation. Our case review and advocate-matching services are entirely free to you, and lawsuit participants only have to pay for legal costs if they win a settlement.
We’ve assisted over 100,000 victims with their personal injury claims, and we’re proud to have helped those who may not have pursued the help they need on their own.
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PFAS Lawsuit Updates
Why are people suing C.R. Bard over the PowerPort?
Nearly 4,000 Americans who received a PowerPort implantable chemo port (also known as a port-a-cath) have filed lawsuits after being hospitalized with life-threatening complications. Some of these complications include:
- Catheter fractures
- Device migration
- Blood clots (Thrombosis)
- Infections
- Sepsis
- Pulmonary embolism
- Stroke
- Death (in rare cases)
Lawsuits are claiming that Bard (now owned by Becton, Dickinson and Company) previously received thousands of PowerPort injury reports related to design defects, but failed to warn doctors about the risks for years.
How to qualify for the lawsuit
Patients injured with any of the complications above after receiving a PowerPort device in 2013 or later may be eligible for significant compensation. To qualify, the affected patient’s port must have also been removed, replaced, or scheduled for removal. Immediate family members are welcome to file a claim for a loved one who passed away.
Note: If your port is UNABLE to be fully removed, or a doctor failed to remove it, you may still be able to qualify. Surgery is not necessarily required to be eligible for the lawsuit.
See how much your case could be worth.
- Free, no-obligation consultations.
- Pay NO FEES unless you win.
- Nationwide network of attorneys.
PFAS Lawsuit FAQs
Was the PowerPort ever recalled?
The PowerPort previously faced a few minor recalls from 2018 to 2021, when C.R. Bard voluntarily pulled about 5,600 varying devices off the market due to manufacturing errors. The port has never been recalled for causing injury nor for containing design defects.
Despite this, C.R. Bard has received thousands of PowerPort injury reports since the 2000s. Lawsuit participants claim Bard knew about the PowerPort being defective for decades, but continued to sell the device anyway without warning doctors and patients.
What evidence do I need to qualify?
You do NOT need to provide any evidence in order to qualify for a free case review. If you decide to proceed with filing a claim after your consultation, your attorney will then be able to help you collect any evidence needed to strengthen your claim. Common types of evidence attorneys can help uncover for lawsuit participants include:
- Medical records
- Surgical notes and reports
- Chemo port device identification
- Imaging results (X-rays or CT scans)
- Photos or videos of visible injuries
- Medical professional testimony
How much can I expect to win for a Bard PowerPort settlement?
We unfortunately cannot provide an estimated compensation amount without knowing the specific details of your case, since each case is unique. However, PowerPort settlements will likely be awarded based on the following factors—which include, but are not limited to:
- The severity of the victim’s complications
- The amount of damages sustained (medical bills, lost wages, etc)
- The strength of the victim’s case (how much evidence they have)
- The victim’s age (younger victims tend to receive more)
Why Free Legal Reviews?
We believe everyone deserves top-notch legal representation. Our case review and advocate-matching services are entirely free to you, and lawsuit participants only have to pay for legal costs if they win a settlement.
We’ve assisted over 100,000 victims with their personal injury claims, and we’re proud to have helped those who may not have pursued the help they need on their own.
Looking for another lawsuit?