Bard PowerPort and Implanted Port Catheter Lawsuits

Updated October 29, 2026

Implanted ports are small devices placed under the skin, usually in the chest or arm, to deliver chemotherapy, medications or fluids.

Lawsuits allege that certain Bard PowerPort and related port catheters can fracture, crack or migrate, sending fragments through the bloodstream, and can cause infection and blood clots. The manufacturers deny the claims.

Where the Litigation Stands

• Case: In re: Bard Implanted Port Catheter Products Liability Litigation, MDL No. 3081, U.S. District Court for the District of Arizona, before Senior Judge David G. Campbell.
• Size: about 3,700 cases were pending as of September 2026.
• Trials: bellwether trials are scheduled into early 2027.

Injuries Alleged

• Catheter fracture or migration
• Fragments lodged in the heart or lungs
• Infection, including bloodstream infection
• Blood clots (thrombosis)
• Perforation of a blood vessel or the heart
• Surgery to remove the device or fragments

Who May Qualify

You or a family member had a Bard implanted port and suffered one of these injuries or needed early removal.

What to Gather

• Implant and removal operative reports
• Device information, often on a patient card or in the operative note
• Imaging that shows a fracture or migration
• Treatment records

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I know if my port was made by Bard?

The implant operative report or device card usually identifies the manufacturer and model. We can help request records.

The port was removed. Do I still have a claim?

Possibly, if it was removed because of a complication.

Can a family member bring a claim for someone who died?

Possibly. Wrongful death claims are available to certain family members.