Serving clients throughout PA, NJ, NY, and MD. If you were implanted with a Bard PowerPort device and the catheter fractured, migrated, or caused serious complications, you may be entitled to compensation. Siddons Law Firm is reviewing Bard PowerPort injury claims. Call (610) 255-7500 for a free, confidential case review.
Key Takeaways
- The Bard PowerPort is an implantable port catheter used to deliver chemotherapy, antibiotics, and other IV medications over long courses of treatment.
- Thousands of lawsuits are pending in federal MDL 3081 (District of Arizona) alleging that the Chronoflex AL polyurethane catheter fractures, separates, or erodes through blood vessels.
- The first bellwether trial is scheduled for March 2026, with additional trials in April, July, August, October, and December 2026.
- Free case review. Contingency fee — no fees unless we recover money for you.
What Goes Wrong With the PowerPort
The PowerPort is designed for long-term IV access, typically in oncology patients. Plaintiffs allege that the material Bard chose for the catheter (Chronoflex AL polyurethane with barium sulfate) becomes brittle over time, especially when in contact with blood and medications. Known complications include:
- Catheter fracture — the catheter snaps in two, leaving a fragment in the bloodstream
- Migration — broken pieces travel to the heart, pulmonary artery, or other vessels, requiring emergency surgical retrieval
- Thrombosis — blood clots form around the damaged catheter
- Perforation — the catheter erodes through vessel walls
- Severe infection — bacteremia, sepsis, and endocarditis from biofilm on damaged material
- Cardiac arrhythmia from migrating fragments irritating the heart
Who May Qualify
- You were implanted with a Bard PowerPort (or PowerPort ClearVUE, Titanium, or Duo) device.
- The device fractured, migrated, caused a blood clot, perforated a vessel, or caused a serious infection.
- You can document the implant and the complication through medical records.
- Your injury occurred within the statute of limitations for your state.
Compensation Available
- Past and future medical expenses — surgical retrieval, cardiac care, infection treatment, extended hospitalization
- Lost wages and reduced earning capacity
- Pain and suffering, emotional distress
- Loss of consortium for spouses
- Wrongful death damages where the complication was fatal
- Punitive damages where supported by the evidence
Why Choose Our Firm
Siddons Law Firm represents Bard PowerPort clients throughout Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York, and Maryland. We partner with nationally recognized medical-device co-counsel on complex MDL litigation — your claim is backed by the same interventional radiology experts, cardiothoracic surgeons, and polymer scientists driving bellwether verdicts in the federal PowerPort MDL. No up-front costs. No fee unless we recover compensation for you.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I know what brand of port I was implanted with?
Your surgical records, pathology reports, or implant card will identify the device manufacturer and model. We obtain these records at no cost.
My port was removed without complications. Do I still have a claim?
Probably not, unless there was an intraoperative finding (fracture, perforation, etc.) or a delayed complication. Call us and we’ll review your records.
I’m still in active cancer treatment. Can I file now?
Yes. Pursuing a claim does not interfere with ongoing medical care. Filing early protects your rights against the statute of limitations.
Will I have to travel to a trial?
Almost never. Most cases resolve through the MDL settlement process after the 2026 bellwether verdicts.
Start Your Bard PowerPort Case
Call (610) 255-7500 or email msiddons@siddonslaw.com for a free, confidential case review. Serving clients throughout PA, NJ, NY, and MD.