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Bard PowerPort

OpenFILING
MDL 3081Device
3,044+
Total Cases

Causation

Plaintiffs allege Bard PowerPort implantable venous access devices are defectively designed, with catheters prone to fracture, migration, and thrombosis. Device failures have resulted in pulmonary embolism, cardiac perforation, and death. FDA MAUDE database shows hundreds of adverse event reports.

Defendants

EntityRoleNote
C.R. Bard / BDManufacturerBard PowerPort — primary defendant
Becton Dickinson (BD)Parent CompanyAcquired Bard in 2017

Litigation Timeline

2020-2022
FDA MAUDE reports accumulate — device failure pattern
Feb 2, 2026
Plaintiff Miller dies — July bellwether uncertain
Apr 21, 2026
Cook bellwether trial begins (catheter infection)
Jul 7, 2026
Second bellwether trial (status under review)

Intelligence Signals

CPSCrecallBard PowerPort
Excel Industries Recalls Accessory LED Light Kits Due to Risk of Serious Injury from Fire Hazard

Excel Industries LLC, of Hesston, Kansas. The light bars can overheat or produce flames, posing a risk of serious injury from a fire hazard.

23d ago
CPSCrecallBard PowerPort
Audio Partnership Recalls Cambridge Audio Yoyo (M) Portable Bluetooth Speakers Due to Fire Hazard

. The lithium-ion batteries in the Cambridge Audio Yoyo (M) Portable Bluetooth Speaker can overheat, posing a fire hazard.

16d ago
CPSCrecallBard PowerPort
Adult Portable Bed Rails Recalled Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Death from Entrapment and Asphyxiation; Violate Mandatory Standard for Adult Portable Bed Rails; Sold on Amazon by Loyoda Direct and Loyoda

. The recalled bed rails violate the mandatory standard for adult portable bed rails because users can become entrapped within the bed rail or between the bed rail and the side of the mattress, posing a serious entrapment hazard and risk of death by asphyxiation. The bed rails also do not meet retention strap requirements, posing a fall hazard. The bed rails’ push pins and push pin holes are incorrectly sized, posing a laceration hazard. In addition, the bed rails do not bear the required hazard

16d ago
ClinicalTrials.govclinical trialBard PowerPort
Determination of Port Catheter Tip Position Using Artificial Intelligence-Based Automated Image Analysis

Status: NOT_YET_RECRUITING. Phase: N/A. Conditions: Vascular Access Devices. Sponsor: Bagcilar Training and Research Hospital. Interventions: AI-Based Automated Image Analysis, Manual A+B Measurement Method

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ClinicalTrials.govclinical trialBard PowerPort
An Open Label Study to Assess the Pharmacokinetic Profile of Nusinersen (BIIB058) Administered Via the ThecaFlex DRx™ System (PIERRE-PK)

Status: RECRUITING. Phase: PHASE1. Conditions: Muscular Atrophy, Spinal. Sponsor: Biogen. Interventions: Nusinersen, ThecaFlex DRx System

20mo ago
CPSCrecallBard PowerPort
CCM Hockey U.S. Recalls FMHVR Hybrid Visors and ACCHVR Replacement Visor Accessories Due to Risk of Injury from Laceration or Impact Hazards

. The recalled hockey visors and replacement visor accessories can crack upon impact, posing a risk of injury due to laceration or impact hazards.

1mo ago
CPSCrecallBard PowerPort
JINHEZO Mini Waterproof LED Tea Lights Recalled Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Death from Battery Ingestion; Violate Mandatory Standard for Consumer Products with Button Cell Batteries; Imported by Mystic ZO

. The LED Tea Lights violate the mandatory safety standard for consumer products with button cell and coin batteries because the button batteries can be accessed easily by children, posing an ingestion hazard. Additionally, the packaging and product do not have the warnings required under?Reese's Law. When button cell or coin batteries are swallowed, the ingested batteries can cause serious injuries, internal chemical burns and death.

1mo ago
CPSCrecallBard PowerPort
Goal Zero Recalls YETI 3000X Power Stations Due to Serious Risk of Injury from Fire and Burn Hazards

. The recalled power station's circuit board can overheat, posing a risk of serious injury from fire and burn hazards.

1mo ago
CPSCrecallBard PowerPort
DUMOS Nine-Drawer Dressers Recalled Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Death from Tip-Over and Entrapment Hazards; Violate Mandatory Standard for Clothing Storage Units

Jiangsu Jiayubo Furniture Co., Ltd., of China. The recalled dressers are unstable if they are not anchored to the wall, posing tip-over and entrapment hazards that can result in risks of serious injuries or death to children. The dressers violate the mandatory safety standards as required by the STURDY Act.

1mo ago
CPSCrecallBard PowerPort
Deli Jerry Fuel Containers Recalled Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Death from Burn Hazard and Child Poisoning; Violate Mandatory Standard for Portable Fuel Containers; Sold on Walmart.com by Deli OfficeSupplies

. The recalled fuel containers violate the requirement for closures under the Children's Gasoline Burn Prevention Act. The closure is not child-resistant, posing a risk of burns and poisoning to children.

1mo ago
CPSCrecallBard PowerPort
CuberShop Magnetic Speed Cubes Recalled Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Death from Magnet Ingestion; Violate Mandatory Standard for Toys; Imported by SKY CUBE HK

. The recalled magnetic cubes violate the mandatory standard for toys because the cubes were packaged with loose high-powered magnets, posing an ingestion hazard to children. When high-powered magnets are swallowed, the ingested magnets can attract each other, or other metal objects and become lodged in the digestive system. This can result in perforations, twisting, and/or blockage of the intestines, blood poisoning and death.

1mo ago
CPSCrecallBard PowerPort
Cooluli Recalls 10-Liter and 15-Liter Minifridges Due to Fire and Burn Hazards

Ningbo Iceberg Electronic Appliance Co., Ltd., of China. The recalled minifridges' electrical switch can short circuit, posing fire and burn hazards.

1mo ago
CPSCrecallBard PowerPort
COMMOWNER Pressure Washers Recalled Due to Serious Risk of Injury or Death from Shock and Electrocution Hazards; Imported by AZ Home Concept

. The recalled pressure washers lack an integral ground-fault circuit-interrupter (GFCI) and, because the power cord is short, it may encourage use of an extension cord, posing serious risks of injury or death from shock and electrocution hazards.

1mo ago
CPSCrecallBard PowerPort
Winston Porter and Seeday 3-Drawer, 4-Drawer, and 5-Drawer Dressers Recalled Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Death from Tip-Over and Entrapment Hazards; Violate Mandatory Standard for Clothing Storage Units

. The recalled dressers are unstable if they are not anchored to the wall, posing tip-over and entrapment hazards that can result in risks of serious injuries or death to children. The dressers violate the mandatory safety standard as required by the STURDY Act.

1mo ago
CPSCrecallBard PowerPort
Liuqibax Adult Bed Rails Recalled Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Death from Entrapment and Asphyxiation; Violate Mandatory Standard for Adult Portable Bed Rails; Sold on Amazon by Luqiba

. The recalled bed rails violate the mandatory standard for adult portable bed rails because users can become entrapped within the bed rail or between the bed rail and the side of the mattress, posing a serious entrapment hazard and risk of death by asphyxiation. In addition, the bed rails do not bear the required hazard warning labels.

1mo ago
CPSCrecallBard PowerPort
KC Imports and Exports Recalls Mini Laser Pointer Keychains Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Death from Battery Ingestion; Violate Mandatory Standard for Consumer Products with Button Cell Batteries

. The Mini Laser Pointer Keychains violate the mandatory safety standard for consumer products with button cell and coin batteries because the button batteries can be accessed easily by children, posing an ingestion hazard.?Additionally, the packaging and product do not have the warnings required under?Reese's Law. When button cell or coin batteries are swallowed, the ingested batteries can cause serious injuries, internal chemical burns and death.

1mo ago
CPSCrecallBard PowerPort
Head Watersports Recalls Apeks Second Stage Scuba Regulators Recalled Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Death from Drowning Hazard

. The recalled second stage regulators can restrict air flow to the user at depths exceeding 45 meters (approximately 147 feet), posing risk of serious injury or death from a drowning hazard.

1mo ago
Federal RegisterregulatoryBard PowerPort
Medicare Program; Hospital Inpatient Prospective Payment Systems for Acute Care Hospitals (IPPS) and the Long-Term Care Hospital Prospective Payment System and Policy Changes and Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 Rates; Requirements for Quality Programs; Other Policy Changes; and Adoption of Updated Versions of Certain Health Information Technology Standards

This final rule will revise the Medicare hospital inpatient prospective payment systems (IPPS) for operating and capital-related costs of acute care hospitals; make changes relating to Medicare graduate medical education (GME) for teaching hospitals; update the payment policies and the annual payment rates for the Medicare prospective payment system (PPS) for inpatient hospital services provided by long-term care hospitals (LTCHs); update and make changes to requirements for certain quality prog

1mo ago
CPSCrecallBard PowerPort
Mommy's Baby Lovely Deluxe Baby Doll Playsets Recalled Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Death from Choking Hazard; Violate Small Parts Ban; Sold on Temu by TOYHW

. The recalled doll playsets violate the small parts ban because the toys are for children under three years old and some of the accessories are small parts, posing a deadly choking hazard.

1mo ago
CPSCrecallBard PowerPort
Recall of Cpzzkq Baby Loungers Expanded Due to Risk Serious Injury or Death from Suffocation Hazard; Violate Mandatory Standard for Infant Support Cushions; Sold on Amazon by CetoPMax

. The recalled baby loungers violate the mandatory safety standard for?infant support cushions?because the padding can obstruct an infant's breathing, posing a serious risk of injury or deadly suffocation hazard.

1mo ago
CPSCrecallBard PowerPort
OCOOPA Direct Recalls 1.5 Million Rechargeable Hand Warmers Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Death from Fire and Burn Hazards; One Death Reported; Imported by Shenzhen Street Cat Technology

. The lithium-ion battery in the recalled hand warmers can overheat and ignite, posing a risk of serious injury or death from fire and burn hazards.

1mo ago
CPSCrecallBard PowerPort
Mangohood Direct Kids Kitchen Standing Towers Recalled Due to Risk of Serious Injury and Death from Entrapment and Fall Hazards; Imported by Hangzhou Xinyanchuangxin

. The recalled tower stools can collapse or tip over while in use, and a child's torso can fit through the openings on the front and back sides, posing a risk of serious injury and death due to tip over, fall and entrapment hazards.

1mo ago
CPSCrecallBard PowerPort
Galanz Americas Recalls Retro Refrigerators Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Death from Fire and Burn Hazards; One Death Reported

Zhongshan Galanz, of China. The recalled refrigerators' internal electrical components can short circuit and ignite, posing a risk of serious injury or death from fire and burn hazards.

1mo ago
CPSCrecallBard PowerPort
BenQ America Recalls GV31 Portable Projectors Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Death from Fire and Burn Hazards

. The recalled projectors' lithium-ion battery can overheat, posing a risk of serious injury or death from fire and burn hazards.

1mo ago
ClinicalTrials.govclinical trialBard PowerPort
A Randomized Study of the Internal Jugular Vein or the Subclavian Vein Approach for Ultrasound-guided Implantation of Totally Implantable Vascular Access Device(TIVAD)

Status: COMPLETED. Phase: NA. Conditions: Venous Thrombosis, Catheter-Related Infections, Catheter Mechanical Failure Rate. Sponsor: National Taiwan University Hospital. Interventions: Subclavian vein approach, internal jugular vein approach

89mo ago
CPSCrecallBard PowerPort
Wade Logan Annyka 9-Drawer Fabric Dressers Recalled Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Death from Tip-Over and Entrapment Hazards; Violate Mandatory Standard for Clothing Storage Units; Imported by Ningbo Jiangdong Peter International Trading

Wuxi Leclaire Home Products Co., Ltd., of China. The recalled dressers are unstable if they are not anchored to the wall, posing tip-over and entrapment hazards that can result in risks of serious injuries or death to children. The dressers violate the mandatory safety standard as required by the STURDY Act.

2mo ago
CPSCrecallBard PowerPort
SDADI Kitchen Step Stools Recalled Due to Risk of Serious Injury and Death from Entrapment and Fall Hazards; Imported by Yiwushi Bihe Trading

. The recalled tower stools can collapse or tip over while in use, and a child's torso can fit through the openings on the front and back sides, posing a risk of serious injury and death due to tip over, fall and entrapment hazards.

2mo ago
CPSCrecallBard PowerPort
Noerishia Adult Portable Bed Rails Recalled Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Death from Entrapment and Asphyxiation; Violates Mandatory Standard for Adult Portable Bed Rails; Sold on Amazon by Hurzein

. The recalled bed rails violate the mandatory standard for adult portable bed rails because users can become entrapped within the bed rail or between the bed rail and the side of the mattress, posing a serious entrapment hazard and risk of death by asphyxiation. In addition, the bed rails do not bear the required hazard warning labels.

2mo ago
CPSCrecallBard PowerPort
MNIENT Adult Portable Bed Rails Recalled Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Death from Entrapment and Asphyxiation; Violate Mandatory Standard for Adult Portable Bed Rails

. The recalled bed rails violate the mandatory standard for adult portable bed rails because users can become entrapped within the bed rail or between the bed rail and the side of the mattress, posing a serious entrapment hazard and risk of death by asphyxiation. The bed rails do not meet structural stability or retention strap requirements, posing a fall hazard. Additionally, the bed rails' push pins and push pin holes are incorrectly sized, posing a laceration hazard.

2mo ago
SEC EDGARfinancialBard PowerPort
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2mo ago
CPSCrecallBard PowerPort
Moodooy Bed Rails Recalled Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Death from Entrapment and Asphyxiation; Violate Mandatory Standard for Adult Portable Bed Rails; Sold on Amazon by Yuezhang

. The recalled bed rails violate the mandatory standard for?adult portable bed rails?because users can become entrapped within the bed rail or between the bed rail and the side of the mattress, posing a serious entrapment hazard and risk of death by asphyxiation.?In addition, the bed rails do not bear the required hazard warning labels.

2mo ago
CPSCrecallBard PowerPort
Greenworks Tools Recalls 24V and 48V Kobalt Yard Power Tools with USB-C Batteries Due to Risk of Serious Injury from Fire Hazard

. Charging the lithium-ion batteries through the USB-C port, while the batteries are inserted in the yard power tools can cause the batteries to short-circuit, posing a risk of serious injury from fire hazard.

2mo ago
CPSCrecallBard PowerPort
Cooper Lighting Recalls Metalux Optimized High Bay LED Light Fixtures Due to Fire Hazard

Cooper Lighting, LLC, of Peachtree City, Georgia. The LED's board can overheat or come into contact with the lens or nearby combustible materials, posing a fire hazard.

2mo ago
CPSCrecallBard PowerPort
Topyond Pool Drain Ports with Covers Recalled Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Death from Entrapment and Drowning Hazards; Violate Virginia Graeme Baker Pool & Spa Safety Act; Sold by Jialyduu

. The recalled drain ports with covers violate the entrapment protection standards of the Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety Act (VGBA), posing deadly entrapment and drowning hazards to consumers.

2mo ago
CPSCrecallBard PowerPort
AMASKY Nursing Pillows Recalled Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Death from Suffocation; Violate Mandatory Standards for Nursing Pillows and Infant Support Cushions; Sold on Amazon by Pretty-Life

. The recalled nursing pillows advertised for infant feeding and tummy time violate the mandatory safety standards for nursing pillows?and infant support cushions because they can obstruct an infant's breathing, posing a serious risk of injury or death from suffocation.

2mo ago
CPSCrecallBard PowerPort
Super Off-Road Solar Power Banks Recalled Due to Overheating; Imported by Spector & Co.

. The solar power bank's lithium-ion battery can swell and overheat, posing a burn hazard to consumers.

2mo ago
CPSCrecallBard PowerPort
Southern Telecom Expands Recall of Lomi Waxing Kits Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Death from Fire and Burn Hazards; Additional Model and Reported Incidents

. The roll-on warmers' power cord can overheat and short circuit, posing a risk of serious injury or death from fire, burn and electrical shock hazards.

2mo ago
CPSCrecallBard PowerPort
Raychy Children's Light Sneakers Recalled Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Death from Battery Ingestion; Violate Mandatory Standard for Consumer Products with Coin Batteries; Imported by Carina and Rambo

. The recalled sneakers violate the mandatory standard for consumer products with button cell and coin batteries because the lithium coin batteries can be accessed easily by children, posing an ingestion hazard.?Additionally, the packaging and product do not have the warnings required under?Reese's Law. When button cell or coin batteries are swallowed, the ingested batteries can cause serious injuries, internal chemical burns, and death.

2mo ago
ClinicalTrials.govclinical trialBard PowerPort
Effectiveness of Virtual Reality Simulation-Based Implanted Port Catheter Training on Knowledge, Learning Satisfaction and Motivation in Nursing Students: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Status: NOT_YET_RECRUITING. Phase: NA. Conditions: Nursing Education, Clinical Competence. Sponsor: Izmir Bakircay University. Interventions: Virtual Reality Simulation-Based Implanted Port Catheter Training

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CPSCrecallBard PowerPort
Joolz Recalls Aer2 Car Seat Adapters for Strollers Due to Risk of Serious Injury from Fall Hazard

. The recalled car seat adapters can fail to properly attach to the stroller, which may allow the car seat to fall, posing a risk of serious injury from a fall hazard.

3mo ago
CPSCrecallBard PowerPort
BABESIDE Doll and Stroller Children's Toys Recalled Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Death from Choking Hazard; Violate Small Parts Ban; Sold on Amazon by HYBDOLLS

Huizhou Huitong Crafts Co. Ltd., of China. The recalled toys violate the small parts ban because they are intended for children under three and the small pacifier poses a deadly choking hazard to young children. In addition, the eyes on the plush bear can detach, also posing a choking hazard.

3mo ago
CPSCrecallBard PowerPort
Arizer Solo III Portable Vaporizers Recalled Due to Fire and Burn Hazards; Risk of Serious Injury or Death; Imported by 7111495 Canada

. The pajama sets violate the mandatory safety standards for children's sleepwear, posing a risk of serious injury or death to children from burns.

3mo ago
CPSCrecallBard PowerPort
Merkury Innovations Recalls Hot + Cool Heating and Cooling Fans Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Death from Fire Hazard

. The fan can overheat, posing a risk of serious injury or death from a fire hazard.

3mo ago
CPSCrecallBard PowerPort
Hopelight Adult Portable Bed Rails Recalled Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Death from Entrapment and Asphyxiation; Violates Mandatory Standard for Adult Portable Bed Rails; Sold on Amazon by MOCCI SHOP

. The recalled bed rails violate the mandatory standard for adult portable bed rails because users can become entrapped within the bed rail or between the bed rail and the side of the mattress, posing a serious entrapment hazard and risk of death by asphyxiation. In addition, the bed rails do not bear the required hazard warning labels.

3mo ago
CPSCrecallBard PowerPort
Coffeemakers Recalled Due to Risk of Serious Injury from Burn Hazard; Imported by Kidisle

ChangShaShiMengQiSiDianZiShangMaoYouXianGongSi, of China. The recalled coffeemakers can become clogged, causing hot liquid or steam to build up and be released unexpectedly during use, posing a risk of serious injury from burn hazard.

3mo ago
CPSCrecallBard PowerPort
Nimood Adult Portable Bed Rails Recalled Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Death from Entrapment and Asphyxiation Hazards; Violate Mandatory Standard for Adult Portable Bed Rails

. The recalled bed rails violate the mandatory standard for adult portable bed rails, because users can become entrapped within the bed rail or between the bed rail and the side of the mattress, posing a serious entrapment hazard and risk of death by asphyxiation. The bed rails do not meet structural stability or retention strap requirements, posing a fall hazard. Furthermore, the bed rails' push pins and push pin holes are incorrectly sized, posing a laceration hazard. In addition, the bed rail

3mo ago
CPSCrecallBard PowerPort
Little Grape Land Recalls Nursing Pillows Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Death from Suffocation; Violate Mandatory Standards for Nursing Pillows and Infant Support Cushions

. The recalled nursing pillows advertised for infant feeding and tummy time violate the mandatory safety standards for nursing pillows?and infant support cushions?because they can obstruct an infant's breathing, posing a serious risk of injury or death from suffocation.

3mo ago
CPSCrecallBard PowerPort
Bicycle Helmets Recalled Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Death from Head Injury; Violates Mandatory Standard for Bicycle Helmets; Sold on Amazon by Gudook Outdoor Sports

. The recalled helmets violate the mandatory safety standard for?bicycle helmets?because the helmets do not comply with the impact attenuation and certification requirements. The helmets can fail to protect the user in the event of a crash, posing a serious risk of injury or death due to head injury.

3mo ago
ClinicalTrials.govclinical trialBard PowerPort
Distraction-Based Interventions During Implanted Venous Port Catheter Needle Entry: Virtual Reality Application

Status: COMPLETED. Phase: NA. Conditions: Cancer. Sponsor: Uludag University. Interventions: virtual reality app

38mo ago

Key Facts

Status
active

Geographic Exposure

·D. Ariz. (MDL 3081, Judge Campbell)
·Nationwide filing

Eligibility Criteria

  • Had a Bard PowerPort catheter implanted
  • Experienced catheter fracture, migration, or failure
  • Required surgical removal or emergency intervention
  • Suffered infection, embolism, or other complications

Filing Velocity (12W)

12w agoThis week