A federal jury in Arizona has awarded $40 million to a woman who suffered serious injuries after the catheter component of her Bard PowerPort fractured and migrated into her heart. The September 4, 2026 verdict is the first plaintiff verdict in the federal Bard implanted port catheter litigation and represents an important development for patients… Read More
Medical Devices
San Diego Court to Oversee AngioDynamics Port Catheter Lawsuits
The United States District Court for the Southern District of California in San Diego is now overseeing consolidated litigation against AngioDynamics, Inc. and its subsidiary Navilyst Medical regarding their implanted port catheter devices. The cases involve claims related to device complications and injuries allegedly caused by degradation of catheter materials. As of January 2025, at… Read More
Implanted Port Catheters and PowerPort Litigation
Medical device manufacturers produce a variety of implantable products, including the Bard PowerPort or port-a-cath, which are also known as injection ports and implanted port catheters. These devices are designed to provide long-term access to the bloodstream for patients who need frequent injections or infusions of medications, fluids, or blood products.