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
Medical Devices
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.
Philips CPAP Recall
Due to potential chemical exposure, Royal Philips recalled several million CPAP (Continuous Positive Airway Pressure) machines and mechanical ventilator devices.