Is therer a PowerPort catheter infection lawsuit?

Yes. Many of the lawsuits filed to date claim the defective Bard PowerPort device can increase the risk of infection due to the catheter and port reservoir designs, which can fail and allow bacteria to accumulate and grow, leading to bloodstream infections, sepsis and other serious health issues.

Are PowerPort chemo ports prone to infection?

All Bard PowerPort models designed to be used with ChronoFlex catheters or ports made from POM material may increase the risk of infection, according to allegations raised in the lawsuits.

How does Bar dPowerPort cause infections?

Surface Integrity Problems The study found uncoated catheters that used barium sulfate, such as the PowerPort catheters, showed a significant detachment of barium sulfate particles leading to surface irregularities. In contrast, modified catheters did not exhibit degradation due to the protective SMA coating, according to the study findings. Bacterial Growth Problems The uncoated catheters showed a marked increase in bacterial growth upon exposure to Staphylococcus epidermidis, highlighting their susceptibility to infections. The SMA-coated catheters, however, demonstrated a significant reduction in bacterial adhesion and proliferation.

How do I know if my port catheter is infected?

Infection in a Bard PowerPort or any other central venous port can manifest in various ways. Some common signs of infection include: Redness, swelling or tenderness around the port site Warmth or heat around the port site Drainage or pus coming from the port site Increased pain or discomfort around the port site Fever or chills Fatigue or general malaise Unexplained weight loss Red streaks extending from the port site

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Port Catheter Infection Lawsuits Over Bard PowerPort Devices Claim Faulty Design Promotes Colonization of Bacteria

September 9, 2024

Russell Maas

Hundreds of currently pending Bard PowerPort lawsuits over infections, fractures and migration injuries were consolidated into a multidistrict litigation (MDL), but now even more claims present similar allegations that the implantable port catheter system has dangerous design defects that were not adequately disclosed by the manufacturer.

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Port Catheter Infection Lawsuits Over Bard PowerPort Devices Claim Faulty Design Promotes Colonization of Bacteria

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