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Bard Power Port defects

Update on my Bard Power Port crisis: After 29 days of chemo over 4 years of fighting...

Posted by jebppr

Update on my Bard Power Port crisis: After 29 days of chemo over 4 years of fighting leukemia, my burned out veins became too painful so I had a port implanted Jan. 12, 2011. It was a Bard Power Port, Lot REUJ0764, REF 1808000, serial # 3513, made by Bard Access Systems. It was horrible. It never worked correctly. It was defective in every way imaginable. The infusion techs gave up and refused to try to access it again. It usually could not be accessed nor flushed-could not get blood return but then when the access line was removed, it literally sprayed blood & bleeding was hard to stop resulting in massive bruising and swelling. The catheter was apparently defective since it kinked in a gentle curve and was 100% blocked per the x-ray. Bard refuses to discuss it of course. So on June 8, 2011, it had to be removed. The surgeon who removed it is not the one who implanted it. The surgeon who implanted it would not return my calls after I said it was defective. Seems he is real cozy with Bard. So I fired him! The surgeon who removed it stated in writing that he tested it and found a hole in the catheter at mid length! I asked that surgeon if any of the many large IV bags of chemicals could be floating around in my chest cavity. He replied: "you need to get an opinion on that". Real scary! I don't know yet what the possible medical consequences of leakage through that large hole could be except that it is causing extreme anxiety. I asked the surgeon who implanted it, my oncologist, and nurses but got no response. My last chemo drug was a fairly new one. The catheter is discolored in the vicinity of the hole which indicates possible adverse reaction between my meds and the catheter where they were blocked. My next crisis will be how to take future chemo if needed. I don't think I can ever live with another port in my body! I, like many of you, am seeking a legal team. If you're having problems with your port, please file an FDA complaint (FDA Form 3500 on line) as I did to prevent others having this horrific experience. Please share your experiences here also. Jim (jebp3)
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Reply: Traumatized by BARD Power Port Catheter Separation

Hi DothanPlaza: Your experience will hopefully be positive. You can see above that my...

Posted by jebppr

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Dear Pinkvanilla and everyone with Bard port problems: I just posted an update to my port...

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Dear MARKFOTOE2 and everyone with Bard port problems: If you find a willing attorney, I...

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Reply: Traumatized by BARD Power Port Catheter Separation

Hi Pink: here is a recap & update on my port crisis. I'm talking with attorneys but no...

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Reply: Traumatized by BARD Power Port Catheter Separation

Dear Pinkvanillarose and all fellow victims of Bard ports. I'm sorry you're still in pain....

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Dear kzaller: I understand your trauma. I received a Bard Power Port Jan. 12, 2011 and it...

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Reply: Traumatized by BARD Power Port Catheter Separation

Dear Pinkvanillarose: I understand your trauma. I got a Bard Power Port Jan. 12, 2011 and it...

Posted by jebppr

56 Replies | Reply | Watch This DiscussionReport This| Share this:Traumatized by BARD Power Port Catheter Separation Dear Pinkvanillarose: I understand your trauma. I got a Bard Power Port Jan. 12, 2011 and it...

Reply: Traumatized by BARD Power Port Catheter Separation

Dear pinkvanillarose: I am just experiencing what you went thru. On Jan,12, 2011, I had a...

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56 Replies | Reply | Watch This DiscussionReport This| Share this:Traumatized by BARD Power Port Catheter Separation Dear pinkvanillarose: I am just experiencing what you went thru. On Jan,12, 2011, I had a...

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