Tivad Lawsuit
Totally implantable venous access devices—commonly known as TIVADs or ports—are meant to make long-term medical care easier. Used for chemotherapy, blood draws, and IV medication, these small devices are implanted under the skin to deliver drugs directly into the bloodstream.
But for many patients, TIVADs have caused unexpected and dangerous complications, including infections, blood clots, device failure, and life-threatening injuries.
If you or a loved one suffered serious harm after receiving a TIVAD implant, you may be entitled to file a lawsuit. At Ferrer Poirot Feller, we represent clients nationwide who were injured by unsafe medical devices.
Our team is investigating cases involving TIVADs that fractured, migrated, or caused internal injuries, leading to emergency procedures, infections, and long-term damage.
Manufacturers had a duty to ensure these devices were safe. If they failed that duty, you have the right to seek justice. A TIVAD lawsuit lawyer can help investigate what went wrong and fight for accountability. You don’t have to go through this alone, and you don’t pay anything unless we win.
Why Hire a TIVAD Lawsuit Lawyer?
When you’ve already been through cancer treatment or long-term illness, the last thing you expect is that the medical device helping you could be the thing putting you at risk. But that’s exactly what’s happened to many patients with faulty or poorly designed TIVADs. These devices were supposed to support healing, not cause pain, injury, or emergency surgery.
Hiring a TIVAD lawsuit lawyer puts someone on your side who understands the medical, technical, and legal sides of these cases. At Ferrer Poirot Feller, we’ve helped thousands of people harmed by defective implants and surgical devices. We work with doctors, surgeons, and product safety experts to investigate what went wrong and build a case that holds the manufacturer accountable.
Whether your device fractured, migrated into a blood vessel, or caused a serious infection, we’ll help you fight for the compensation you deserve. Call a lawyer to get started. You focus on healing—we’ll handle the rest.
You’re Not the Only One—TIVAD Complications Are Being Reported Nationwide
If you’ve suffered from pain, swelling, or sudden complications after receiving a TIVAD implant, you’re not alone. Across the country, patients are coming forward after experiencing unexpected injuries tied to these ports, including catheter fractures, bloodstream infections, and migration of the device into the heart or lungs.
These devices are often used during already difficult times—cancer treatment, chronic illness, or long-term medication. Most people trust their doctors and follow instructions without question. Lawyers help victims hold manufacturers accountable when the device implanted to help them turns out to be defective or dangerous from the start.
Lawsuits allege that manufacturers failed to properly test these devices, ignored warning signs of product failure, and failed to warn doctors and patients of the risks.
If your TIVAD device caused more harm than healing, you’re not alone, and you don’t have to stay silent.
How Ferrer Poirot Feller Can Help with Your TIVAD Claim
At Ferrer Poirot Feller, we know how devastating it is when something meant to help you turns into a source of injury. Our firm has spent decades helping people across the U.S. take legal action after medical devices caused pain, illness, and permanent damage.
Here’s how we support you:
- We obtain and review your surgical and hospital records
- We identify the brand and model of the implanted TIVAD
- We work with medical experts to document your injury and link it to device failure
- We handle all communication, filings, and negotiations with the manufacturer
- We build a case that reflects the full extent of your medical and emotional harm
If you needed revision surgery, suffered a serious infection, or experienced complications that changed your health and quality of life, we’re here to fight for full compensation. You never pay us unless we win.
Signs Your TIVAD May Have Failed
Some patients know right away that something is wrong. For others, symptoms show up gradually, often misdiagnosed as something unrelated. If you’ve had a TIVAD implant and experienced any of the following, you may have a case:
- Pain, redness, or swelling at the port site
- Catheter fracture or disconnection
- Infection at the port or in the bloodstream
- Device migration into blood vessels, heart, or lungs
- Chest pain, difficulty breathing, or abnormal heart rhythm
- Need for emergency surgery or device removal
These signs may point to a serious device failure. Even if your symptoms started months after implantation, they may be connected to a defective TIVAD. Why do you need a lawyer? Because proving the link between the device and your injury requires medical experts, legal strategy, and a team that knows how to take on medical device manufacturers. Our team can investigate what happened and help you determine your legal options.
The Real Problem Is the Manufacturer—Not Your Doctor
Most people blame themselves or worry that their doctors made a mistake. But in many cases, the real issue lies with the manufacturer. Companies that make TIVADs are legally responsible for designing safe devices, testing them thoroughly, and warning healthcare providers of known risks.
Instead, many lawsuits allege that manufacturers:
- Released poorly tested designs onto the market
- Used weak materials prone to fracture or breakage
- Failed to warn about infection risks or migration potential
- Ignored patient injury reports for years
This isn’t just a medical mistake. It may be corporate negligence.
At Ferrer Poirot Feller, we’ve gone up against major medical device makers and held them accountable. You don’t have to take on this fight alone—we’ll be with you every step of the way.
What Is a TIVAD?
A TIVAD, or totally implantable venous access device, is a small, disc-shaped medical implant that allows easy access to a vein. It’s surgically placed under the skin—typically in the chest—and connected to a catheter that runs into a large central vein. These devices are often called “ports” or “port-a-caths.”
TIVADs are used for patients who require frequent or long-term intravenous treatments, such as:
- Chemotherapy
- Blood transfusions
- IV antibiotics
- Nutritional support
- Blood draws
For many, TIVADs reduce the discomfort of repeated needle sticks and offer a more permanent solution for treatment. But when the device fails—due to design flaws, material weakness, or poor manufacturing—the consequences can be dangerous and long-lasting.
What Complications Are Linked to TIVAD Devices?
TIVAD failure can lead to serious health complications, some of which may not show up until weeks or months after the implant surgery. In many cases, these injuries require emergency care, revision surgery, or long-term medical intervention.
Known risks include:
- Catheter fracture or embolization (when pieces break off and enter the bloodstream)
- Device migration, sometimes into the heart or lungs
- Bloodstream infections or sepsis
- Thrombosis or blood clots near the device site
- Pain, swelling, or inflammation
- Device malfunction, preventing proper medication delivery
These complications can be life-threatening, especially for immunocompromised patients undergoing chemotherapy or other critical treatments. If you experienced one or more of these issues, you may have been implanted with a defective or high-risk TIVAD model. Choosing the right lawyer for you means finding someone who understands both the medical complexities and the legal strategy needed to hold manufacturers accountable.
Who May Be Affected by TIVAD Injuries?
TIVADs are used in a wide range of patients, but the majority of lawsuits involve individuals who:
- Underwent cancer treatment involving chemotherapy
- Required long-term IV medications or infusions
- Were implanted with a TIVAD between 2010 and the present
- Experienced unexplained symptoms near the implant site
- Had to undergo device removal or revision surgery
- Suffered infection, clotting, or migration of the catheter
Many patients are unaware of the brand or model of their port, especially if it was implanted during a hospital stay. That’s okay—we can obtain your surgical records, identify the manufacturer, and determine whether your case involves a defective or recalled device.
What Compensation Is Available in a TIVAD Lawsuit?
If your TIVAD implant caused serious harm—whether through infection, fracture, migration, or another complication—you may be entitled to financial compensation. These lawsuits aim to recover losses for both the physical injuries and the emotional and financial impact of dealing with a defective medical device.
Compensation may include:
- Medical bills for treatment, hospitalization, or revision surgery
- Pain and suffering caused by the device failure
- Lost wages or reduced ability to work
- Emotional distress
- Permanent injury or disability
- Out-of-pocket costs for medications, follow-up care, or travel
- In wrongful death cases, funeral expenses and survivor damages
Every case is different, and we take the time to fully understand what your experience has cost you, so we can fight for the compensation you deserve. Lawyers can help maximize your compensation by working with medical experts, economists, and investigators to uncover every aspect of your loss and build the strongest possible case.
You only get one chance to file your claim. We’ll make it count.
Which TIVAD Brands Are Involved in Lawsuits?
Several manufacturers produce implantable port devices, but certain brands and models have drawn legal attention due to a pattern of failures and injuries. Some lawsuits focus on catheter fractures, while others highlight infection risks, design flaws, or material degradation over time.
Brands currently under investigation or linked to patient complaints include:
- Bard PowerPort™ and similar models by Bard Access Systems
- AngioDynamics Vortex Port®
- Smiths Medical implantable ports
- MedComp® vascular access devices
Some of these devices have been flagged by the FDA for safety concerns or subject to internal quality control investigations. In many cases, patients had no idea which brand of port was implanted until complications occurred.
Our legal team can determine whether your device is among those being investigated—and if so, help you take the next step toward holding the manufacturer accountable.
What to Expect When Filing a TIVAD Lawsuit
When you contact Ferrer Poirot Feller, we’ll begin with a free consultation. You don’t need to have medical records or proof of a defective product ready—we’ll handle that for you. All we need is your story and some basic information about your surgery and what happened afterward.
If you have a case, here’s what happens next:
- We’ll request your surgical and medical records
- Identify the TIVAD brand and model
- Document your injury and how it affected your health and life
- Build your case and file a claim against the manufacturer
- Handle all negotiations, filings, and—if necessary—trial preparation
You won’t have to argue with the hospital, the device maker, or the insurance company. We’ll do it for you. And because we work on a contingency fee basis, you don’t pay us anything unless we win. Contact us for a free consultation to learn more about your legal options and how we can help.
You’ve Already Fought Enough—Let Us Handle the Rest
If you’ve received a TIVAD, chances are you were already dealing with a serious health condition. You didn’t ask for another battle. You didn’t expect the very device meant to help you heal would end up causing pain, complications, or more surgeries.
At Ferrer Poirot Feller, we understand that you’ve been through enough. That’s why our team handles every part of the legal process—from gathering records and consulting experts to filing your claim and negotiating for compensation. You’ll never be left guessing what comes next.
We’re here to lift the legal burden off your shoulders—so you can focus on recovery, peace of mind, and moving forward.
Going Up Against a Medical Device Manufacturer? You’re Not Alone.
Manufacturers of defective TIVADs don’t hand out compensation willingly. They have legal teams trained to deflect blame and protect their bottom line. But when you stand with Ferrer Poirot Feller, you don’t have to take them on by yourself.
We’ve gone toe-to-toe with major medical device companies and held them accountable in courtrooms across the country. We know their tactics—and we know how to beat them. With the right evidence, the right experts, and the right team behind you, your case can make a real impact.
If you’re ready to fight back, we’re ready to stand with you.
Contact Us for a Free Case Evaluation
If you suffered complications from a TIVAD—whether due to a fractured catheter, serious infection, or device migration—you may have grounds to file a lawsuit. These devices were meant to support your treatment, not endanger your life. It’s time to get answers and demand accountability.
At Ferrer Poirot Feller, we represent people nationwide who were harmed by unsafe medical devices. We offer free, no-obligation consultations where we’ll review your case, explain your legal options, and guide you through every step of the process.
You don’t pay anything unless we win your case.
Call us today at (866) 720-9962 or contact us online to schedule your free case evaluation.