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Bard PowerPort / implanted port catheter

Implanted ports used for chemotherapy and IV treatment have been linked in lawsuits to fractures, infections and clots. The federal case group is holding test trials.

Case group
MDL 3081
Court
D. Arizona
Centralized
Aug 8, 2023
Pending cases
3,734Sep 1, 2026

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  1. May 2026News outlets reported a development we are still confirming against the court record.Being verified
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  • Port implant operative note with device sticker
  • Imaging showing fracture/migration
  • Records of infection or clot treatment
  • Removal procedure records

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