Oct 30, 2026
Port Catheter Lawsuit Claims Defective Design Led to Fungal Bloodstream Infection
A Texas woman has filed a product liability lawsuit against AngioDynamics Inc. and Navilyst Medical Inc., alleging that a defective SmartPort port catheter caused her to develop a candida fungal bloodstream infection. The lawsuit claims the companies manufactured and marketed implants with inferior materials, leading to the device fracturing and causing severe health issues, including a 16-day hospitalization for sepsis and other complications. This case is part of a growing number of port catheter lawsuits, with similar federal claims consolidated in multidistrict litigations.
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