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Bard PowerPort

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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
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.

7d 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.

7d 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.

7d 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.

7d ago
SEC EDGARfinancialBard PowerPort
— (2026-07-14)

10-K

9d 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.

14d 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.

14d 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.

21d 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.

21d 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.

21d 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.

28d 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.

28d 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.

28d 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.

1mo 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.

1mo 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.

1mo 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.

1mo 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.

1mo 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.

1mo 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

1mo 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.

1mo 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.

1mo 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

36mo ago
ClinicalTrials.govclinical trialBard PowerPort
Experience of PLUVICTO (PSMA-617 Labelled With Lutetium-177) Administration on Totally Implantable Venous Access Port (TIVAP)

Status: COMPLETED. Phase: N/A. Conditions: Administration of Therapy. Sponsor: Central Hospital, Nancy, France. Interventions: to measure the residual activity on the Totally Implantable Venous Access Port

13mo ago
CPSCrecallBard PowerPort
Missry Associates Recalls Misco Sports Light-Up Racket Sets Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Death from Battery Ingestion; Violate Mandatory Standard for Toys

. The racket sets violate the mandatory standard for toys because the screw on the racket used to secure the battery compartment does not remain attached when opened, and the button cell batteries in the shuttlecock can be easily accessed by children. If button cell or coin batteries are swallowed, the ingested batteries can cause serious injuries, including internal chemical burns, and death.

1mo ago
CPSCrecallBard PowerPort
MiniWarGaming and Primal Horizon Disc Magnets Recalled Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Death from Ingestion; Violate Mandatory Standard for Magnets; Imported by MiniWarGaming

. The magnets violate the mandatory safety standard for magnets because the high-powered magnets fit within CPSC's small parts cylinder and are stronger than permitted, posing a deadly 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
Lithium Coin Batteries Recalled Due to Battery Ingestion; Violates Federal Statute for Child-Resistant Packaging of Coin Batteries; Imported by Proudly American Store, of Canada

. The recalled coin batteries are not in child-resistant packaging and do not bear the warning labels 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
Giantex Recalls Giantex and Costway Portable Steam Saunas Due to Burn Hazard

. The sauna's steam diffuser can be positioned too close to a consumer's body, allowing hot steam to come in contact with user, posing a burn hazard.

1mo ago
CPSCrecallBard PowerPort
Resistance Bands Recalled Due to Serious Injury from Impact Hazard; Imported by HomeProGym

. The recalled resistance bands can forcefully separate from the handle during use, posing a risk of serious injury from impact hazard.

2mo ago
CPSCrecallBard PowerPort
PandaEar Recalls Portable Hook-On Chairs Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Death from Fall Hazard; Violates Mandatory Standard for Portable Hook-On Chairs

. The recalled portable hook-on chairs violate the mandatory standard for portable hook-on chairs because the crotch restraints can be removed without the use of a tool and infants can fall through an opening, posing a deadly fall hazard.

2mo ago
CPSCrecallBard PowerPort
Orb Funkee Squeeze Toys Recalled Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Death from Asbestos Exposure; Imported by The Orb Factory

. The recalled Orb Funkee squeeze toys may contain fibrous tremolite (asbestos) in the sand, which can cause adverse health issues if inhaled.

2mo ago
CPSCrecallBard PowerPort
ABC Trading Recalls WSDZ Light-up Glasses Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Death from Battery Ingestion; Violate Mandatory Standard for Consumer Products with Button Cell Batteries

. The recalled glasses violate the mandatory standard for consumer products with button cell and coin batteries because the button cell 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
CPSCrecallBard PowerPort
Missry Associates Recalls Misco Sports Badminton Toy Sets Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Death from Battery Ingestion; Violates Mandatory Standard for Toys

. The Misco Sports Badminton Toy Sets violate the mandatory safety standard for children's toys because the shuttlecocks contain button cell batteries that can be easily accessed by children. When button cell or coin batteries are swallowed, the ingested batteries can cause serious injuries, internal chemical burns and deaths.

2mo ago
CPSCrecallBard PowerPort
Lithium Coin Batteries Recalled Due?to Risk of Serious Injury or Death from Battery Ingestion; Violates Federal Statute for Child-Resistant Packaging of Coin Batteries; Imported and Sold on Amazon by LiCB

Guangzhou Lichengbei Battery Technology Co., Ltd., dba LiCB, of China. The recalled coin batteries are not in child-resistant packaging and do not bear the warning labels 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
CPSCrecallBard PowerPort
Generac Power Systems Expands Recall of Generac and DR Power Electric Start Pressure Washers Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Death from Carbon Monoxide Hazard; Includes Additional Models

Generac Power Systems Inc., of Waukesha, Wisconsin. The electronic start/stop button on the pressure washer can malfunction and self-start, posing a risk of serious injury or death due to carbon monoxide poisoning, if the unit is in a confined space.

2mo ago
CPSCrecallBard PowerPort
Cosyland Children's Tower Stools Recalled Due to Risk of Serious Injury and Death from Entrapment and Fall Hazards; Imported by Cosyland Official

. 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
Svnntaa Bed Rails Recalled Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Death from Entrapment and Asphyxiation Hazards; Violates Mandatory Standard for Adult Portable Bed Rails; Sold on Amazon by Eokeanon

. 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.

2mo ago
CPSCrecallBard PowerPort
Analemma Water Bottles Recalled Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Death from Laceration and Ingestion Hazards; Imported by New Earth Technologies d.o.o.

. The recalled water bottle's inner glass liner can break, posing a risk of serious injury or death from laceration and ingestion hazards.

2mo ago
CPSCrecallBard PowerPort
Allura Imports Recalls Youth Sweatshirts with Bobcat Logo and Drawstrings Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Death from Strangulation Hazard; Violates Federal Regulations for Children's Upper Outerwear

. The drawstrings in the recalled clothing can get caught on objects and cause death or serious injury to children from strangulation. The sweatshirts are in violation of the federal regulations for children's upper outerwear and present a substantial product hazard.

2mo ago
CPSCrecallBard PowerPort
SNOOZ Recalls Electrical Fans Due to Fire Hazard

. The power connector inside the fan can corrode and cause the fan to overheat, posing a risk of fire.

3mo ago
CPSCrecallBard PowerPort
SCUBAPRO Recalls Monorail Weight Pockets for Buoyancy Compensator Devices (BCDs) Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Death from Drowning

. The D-ring handle that is used to unlock the weight pocket from the Buoyancy Compensator Device (BCD) can detach during use. If this happens, the user will not be able to remove the weight pocket in an emergency, in order to rise to the surface, posing a risk of serious injury or death from a drowning hazard.

3mo ago
CPSCrecallBard PowerPort
BISSELL Recalls Over One Million Steam Shot OmniReach Steam Cleaners Due to Risk of Serious Burn Hazard from Attachments

. The recalled steam cleaners' attachments can unexpectedly detach from the steam cleaners and expel hot water or steam onto users during use, posing a serious burn hazard.

3mo ago
CPSCrecallBard PowerPort
Mini Round Toddler Trampolines Recalled Due to Strangulation Hazard; Risk of Serious Injury or Death; Manufactured by SEGMART

Shenzhen Segmart Technology Electronics Co., Ltd., of China. Young children can become entangled in the straps of the hammock, punching bag and hand ring accessories, posing a strangulation hazard, which can result in serious injury or death.

3mo ago
CPSCrecallBard PowerPort
ATOYUS Children's Activity Cubes Recalled Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Death from Choking Hazard; Violate Small Parts Ban and Mandatory Standard for Toys; Sold on Amazon by Melofaver US

. The recalled toys violate the small parts ban because the toys are intended for children under three and the toys' xylophone screws and clock hands can detach. In addition, the toys violate the mandatory safety standard for children's toys because the mallets have spherical ends, posing a choking hazard.

3mo ago
CPSCrecallBard PowerPort
American Honda Motor Recalls Off-Road Motorcycles Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Death Due to Crash Hazard

. The handlebar's clamp can unexpectedly cause the handlebar to rotate, posing a risk of serious injury or death due to a crash hazard.

2mo ago
CPSCrecallBard PowerPort
Alliance Chemical Recalls 1-K Kerosene Heater Fluid Containers Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Death from Flash Fire, Burn and Child Poisoning; Violates Mandatory Standards for Portable Fuel Containers

Alliance Chemical, of Taylor, Texas. The pre-filled fuel containers violate the mandatory safety standards for portable fuel containers because they lack flame mitigation devices required under the Portable Fuel Container Safety Act, posing a deadly risk of flash fire. In addition, the Children's Gasoline Burn Prevention Act requires all closures on portable kerosene fuel containers to be child-resistant. The container is not child-resistant, posing a risk of burn and poisoning to children.

2mo 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; Imported by Hepo Care Medical Equipment Online

Mobility Source Medical Technology Co., Ltd. of China. 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 structural stability or retention strap requirements, posing a fall hazard. The bed rails' push pins and push pin holes are incorrectly sized, posing a

2mo ago
CPSCrecallBard PowerPort
Acer America Corporation Recalls Two-Wheeled Folding Electric Due to Risk of Injury from Fall Hazard

. A loose screw can cause the front tube to fold down unexpectedly, posing a risk of injury from a fall hazard.

2mo ago
CPSCrecallBard PowerPort
5-Drawer Dressers Recalled Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Death from Tip-Over and Entrapment Hazards; Violates Mandatory Standard for Clothing Storage Units; Imported by UHOMEPRO

. 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

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