Here are the injuries typically linked to Bard PowerPort catheters:
Infections – fever, chills, inflammation, swelling, pus, change in urine color or odor.
Catheter fracture injuries – Thromboembolism, cardiac arrythmia, organ damage, hemorrhage, cardiac tamponade, severe pain, and perforated tissues.
Catheter migration injuries – Restricted blood flow, organ damage, infection, and failure to deliver medication.
Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) – Blood clots that lead to organ damage or hemorrhage.
Vascular Damage – Damage to blood vessels, tissue damage, or necrosis.