Defective Medical Devices & Sepsis
Certain medical devices have design or manufacturing defects that can lead to life-threatening sepsis infections. Learn if your device is involved.
Get Free Case EvaluationDevices Linked to Sepsis Complications
Bard PowerPort
Implanted port catheters causing recurrent bloodstream infections through micro-cracks in catheter material.
Mechanism: Barium sulfate degradation
Users: Cancer, dialysis patients
Settlement: $10,000 - $300,000+
Hernia Mesh
Polypropylene mesh products causing bowel perforation and peritonitis leading to abdominal sepsis infections.
Mechanism: Organ erosion & perforation
Users: Hernia surgery patients
Settlement: $50,000 - $500,000+
IVC Filters
Blood clot filters fracturing, migrating, and perforating veins causing systemic bloodstream infections.
Mechanism: Fracture, migration, perforation
Users: Pulmonary embolism patients
Settlement: $100,000 - $500,000+
Signs Your Device May Have Caused Sepsis
Timing is Key
If you experienced sepsis or serious infection after device implantation, timing is critical evidence:
- • Within 6 months of implantation suggests device defect
- • Recurrent infections despite antibiotic treatment
- • Infection only at device site (unusual)
- • Doctors can't identify source of infection
Required Procedures
Cases often involve additional surgeries that strengthen the claim:
- • Device removal - Required to stop infection source
- • Revision surgery - Corrective procedures
- • Extended hospitalization - For sepsis treatment
- • Rehabilitation - Physical or cognitive recovery
Compensation for Defective Device Cases
Economic Damages
- • Medical expenses & hospital bills
- • Lost wages during recovery
- • Future medical care costs
- • Rehabilitation expenses
Non-Economic Damages
- • Pain and suffering
- • Emotional distress
- • Loss of quality of life
- • Disfigurement or scarring
Punitive Damages
In cases of gross negligence or willful disregard for patient safety, juries may award punitive damages to punish manufacturers and deter similar conduct.
MDL Status
All three major devices (Bard PowerPort, Hernia Mesh, IVC Filters) currently have active Multi-District Litigation (MDL) proceedings pending in federal courts.
MDLs consolidate similar cases for pre-trial efficiency, though each case is evaluated individually for compensation.
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If you or a loved one suffered sepsis or serious infection after receiving a medical implant, our attorneys can review your case at no cost. Time limits may apply.
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