# Bard PowerPort: catheter fracture and migration risks

> Why Bard PowerPort implantable ports have been linked to catheter fracture, embolization, and venous injury.

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**Last updated:** 2026-06-11

The Bard PowerPort is an implantable venous access port used for chemotherapy, long-term antibiotics, and frequent blood draws. Plaintiffs allege that the catheter can fracture or separate from the port body, sending fragments into the bloodstream.

Catheter fragment embolization can cause arrhythmias, pulmonary embolism, cardiac perforation, and thrombosis. Retrieval often requires interventional radiology or cardiac surgery.

If you have a Bard PowerPort that fractured or migrated, preserve the device and medical records, and speak with counsel about potential claims against the manufacturer.

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